Henry Ford Health · 3 months ago
First Assistant Surgical Technologist - 36 Hours - Rotating Shift
Detroit, Michigan
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expHenry Ford Health is a healthcare organization seeking a First Assistant Surgical Technologist. The role involves providing direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and preparing the surgical suite with necessary instruments and supplies.
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Responsibilities
Provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures
Position patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety
Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate methods, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation
Utilize appropriate techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis
Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted
Preferred
Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred
Company
Henry Ford Health
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.27MKey Investors
Mort Harris
2020-06-04Grant· $0.27M
2018-04-09Grant· $20M
2016-12-05Grant· $20M
Leadership Team
Robert Riney
President and CEO
Brenda Craig
Vice President, Integrated Communications
Recent News
2025-11-07
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