<p>Surgical First Assistant - OR/Surgical Services</p> <p>Schedule: PRN</p> <p>Location: Rochester, Michigan</p> <p>GENERAL SUMMARY:</p> <ul> <li>Provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures. </li><li>Position patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment, when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety. </li><li>Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation. </li><li>Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis </li><li>Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems. </li><li>Assist in room clean up and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from OR room as needed at the completion of the surgical case. </li><li>Participate as a surgical team member in the preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies. </li></ul> <p>EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:</p> <ul> <li>BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. </li><li>High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. </li></ul> <p>ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES:</p> <ul> <li>Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred </li></ul> <p>Additional Information</p> <ul> <li>Organization: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital </li><li>Department: Surgery 001 </li><li>Shift: Evening Job </li><li>Union Code: Not Applicable </li></ul>