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GENERAL SUMMARY: Surgical Assistant (SA) works under the supervision and direction of the operating surgeon and in collaboration with the health care team members, to carry out technical behaviors that assist the surgeon in performing a safe operative procedure. If Certified SA (CSA), the national certification is to be maintained. A copy of the national certification documentation will be maintained in the employee's file. The SA possesses a working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control and regulatory compliance. The SA performs other surgical team duties, such as, scrub/ turnover, and other duties as assigned when not functioning in the role of the first assistant. As a member of the HFHS staff, daily assignments will be made based on departmental need. The SA must have the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon, other team members and the patient, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure. The SA must maintain procedure knowledge related to normal /abnormal anatomy; ability to anticipate and provide for potential complications; confirms that instrumentation is appropriate for patient, age, and size. Reports directly to the OR Director/Manager and/or assigned specialty team leadership. The daily contact with medical, residents, administrative, nursing support staff and vendors will be collegial, professional and in accordance with HFHS customer service and service excellence standards.

+ About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Surgical Assistant (FA) to join our surgical team. The FA works directly under the supervision of the operating surgeon, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe and efficient surgical procedures. This position requires a perioperative experienced Surgical Technologist who has successfully completed a CAAHEP-accredited first assistant training program.

Responsibilities:

+ Provide first assistant support to surgeons during surgical procedures.

+ Maintain a sterile field and manage instrumentation effectively.

+ Anticipate the surgeon's needs and proactively address potential complications.

+ Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, anatomy, and physiology.

+ Perform scrub/turnover duties and other assigned tasks as needed.

+ Adhere to strict infection control protocols and regulatory requirements.

+ Foster a collaborative and professional environment with colleagues, physicians, and staff.

+ Maintain BLS certification and CSA certification (required within one year of hire).

+ Participate in on-call rotation, including potential coverage at other HFHS facilities.

Qualifications - External

Qualifications:

+ Perioperative experience as a Surgical Technologist.

+ Graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited first assistant training program.

+ Certification as a CFA by the NBSTSA (desired upon hire, required within one year).

+ Current BLS certification.

+ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic surgical environment.

+ Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

+ Flexibility to work various shifts, including on-call, holidays, and potential coverage at other HFHS facilities.

2+ years of First Assistant experience and current certifications are required.

Additional Information

+ Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

+ Department: Surgical Services-Or

+ Henry Ford Health Location: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Union Code: Not Applicable

Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.