MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

First Assistant Surgical Technologist 1

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeSaginaw, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Knowledge of surgical procedures and standards of practice acquired through a surgical technology program accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or completion of a certified Surgical Technology program that may qualify the candidate for National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification.
Five years of experience as a surgical technologist.
On-the-job training as a First Assistant at MyMichigan or five years of experience as a First Assistant.
Completion of skills and practice competency requirements for the current First Assistant career-ladder level.
Manual dexterity and mechanical skills to properly use and hold surgical instruments.
Interpersonal skills to communicate ideas and concepts clearly with individuals and groups at all levels.
BLS (Basic Life Support) credential from the AHA within one month of hire or transfer.
Valid certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) and National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), as applicable to the surgical technology program completed.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute when required.
Ability to move freely about the facility, with or without an assistive device, and perform the job functions described.
Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the role, with or without assistive devices.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods and frequently stoop, kneel, or crouch as needed.
Ability to follow bloodborne pathogen and tuberculosis testing requirements.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular and predictable attendance, stay awake, and get along with others.
Dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling, including repeated movements.
Ability to meet the stated medium physical demands, including occasional lifting or carrying of 21–50 pounds, frequent handling of 20 pounds or walking, standing, pushing, or pulling, and constant handling of 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures, anatomy and physiology, and operative techniques related to specific procedures.
Ensure necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments are opened or available, and confirm with the nurse and surgical technologist that items are charged appropriately.
Assist the physician as directed with positioning, draping, retracting, suctioning, sponging, tissue handling, cautery techniques, stapling devices, and suturing.
Assist team members with patient transportation, positioning, and total care.
Prepare the surgical suite and assist the surgical technologist and registered nurse in gathering equipment, instruments, and supplies for procedures; ensure supplies and equipment are available and working.
Assist the surgeon with intraoperative patient care, including exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other technical functions; apply procedure-appropriate dressings.
Demonstrate proficiency in preparing surgical procedures and versatility in applicable surgical technologist duties when needed.
Participate in orientation, ongoing competencies, education, and staff development.
Participate in regulatory surveys and performance-improvement activities.
Fulfill on-call responsibilities and provide extra-shift coverage as needed.
Share information and report significant changes or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
Participate in professional association activities and programs to remain current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards of care.
Remain current on healthcare developments by reading professional journals and attending seminars when applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification is preferred.
Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health as required.

Summary

*Sign on bonus up to $20,000 available for qualified candidates!*

This position prepares the surgical suite for the procedure by assisting the surgical technologist along with the registered nurse in gathering equipment, instruments, and supplies to perform the procedure. Assure all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition. This position assists the surgeon in the care of the patient while in the operating room through providing exposure, aid in hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with maximum results for the patient. In providing proper draping, retracting, suctioning, sponging, suturing, tissue handling and cautery techniques. The assistant will apply appropriate dressing material specific to procedure. This position assists the surgeon in the care of the patient while in the operating room through utilization of the operating room team concept.

The operating room has a career ladder and the details are as follows:

FA IA surgical technologist who was on the job trained as a surgical technologist and who is on the job trained as a First Assistant, no formal training (grandfathered in their role)

FAII = A surgical technologist with a certification (CST) in surgical technology, and on the job trained as a First Assistant (CST)

FA III= A surgical technologist with a certification (CST) in surgical technology, and certified as a CSFA or CSA but on the job trained (CSFA)

FA IV= A surgical technologist with a certification (CST) in surgical technology, and/or formally educated by an accredited program as a first assistant and/or certified from their formal education as a CSFA or CSA; this would include the Masters prepared First Assistants

Responsibilities

(50%)* Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedure, anatomy and physiology, and operative techniques related to specific procedure.

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(20%)* Assures all necessary supplies, equipment or instruments are opened or available. Ensure items are charged for appropriately by confirming with nurse and surgical technologist.

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(20%)* Assists physician as directed with proper positioning, draping, retracting, suctioning, sponging, tissue handling, cautery techniques, stapling devices, and suturing.

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(10%)* Assists team members in transportation, positioning and total care of patients.

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OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Demonstrates a broad range of knowledge with proficiency in preparation of surgical procedures and has versatility in applicable surgical technologist duties role if needed.

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Participates in orientation, ongoing competencies, education, and staff development.

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Participates in regulatory surveys.

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Participates in performance improvement activities.

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Fulfills on-call responsibilities and extra shift coverage as needed.

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Demonstrates a positive, courteous, and helpful attitude toward patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.

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Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.

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Shares information and reports significant changes and./or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.

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Attend and/or participate in professional association activities and programs to assure being current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards of care.

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Remain current on new developments in healthcare by reading professional journals and attending seminars when applicable.

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Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

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Required Education

Education: HIGH

Equivalent Experience:

Education Specialization: GENSTUDY

Essential: true

Education: TECH

Equivalent Experience:

Education Specialization:

Essential: true

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

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Knowledge of surgical procedures and standards of practice acquired through a surgical technology program accredited through Commission on Accreditation of Alllied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) which upon completion may certify for certified surgical technologist exam or completion of a certified Surgical Technology program which upon completion of program may receive a National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification. Certifications must be valid with National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) and National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

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Five years experience as a surgical technologist.

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On the job trained as a First Assistant at MyMichigan or 5 years experience as a First Assistant.

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First assistant must complete skills/practice competency as described in the career ladder for current first assistant level.

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Manual dexterity and mechanical skills needed to properly use and hold surgical instruments.

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Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

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Certified Surgical Technologist certification preferred.

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MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft� Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

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PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

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Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

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Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

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Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

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Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

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Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material.� Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

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Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

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Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling.� May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

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Physical Demand Level: Medium.� Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

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Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)

Education: HIGH

Equivalent Experience:

Education Specialization: GENSTUDY

Essential: true

Education: TECH

Equivalent Experience:

Education Specialization:

Essential: true

Other Comments

Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Essential: true

About the Company

MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

MyMichigan Health is a boutique insurance agency that plans employee benefits for entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses, representing over 100 national carriers. It researches market options to match employers with a mix of health, life, dental, and vision plans at lower premiums, delivered through a co-branded Employee Benefit Portal. It stands out with a large carrier network, tailored market research for SMBs, and a portal that simplifies enrollment and benefits administration. Its goal is to provide affordable, comprehensive employee benefits that fit the needs of small and medium-sized businesses while making enrollment easy.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Troy, MI
Founded: Not listed

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