Surgical First Assist

Corewell Health is offering up to $10,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity!

About this unit  

The Corewell Health Butterworth OR department is a level 1 trauma center. The department consists of twenty-one (21) operating rooms that operate 24/7 including supporting other surgical services departments related to IMRI and pediatric areas.  The surgical team covers multiple specialties with a focus on trauma, orthopedic trauma, acute care surgery and neurological trauma. Our interdisciplinary team of anesthesia providers, physicians, nurses, surgical technicians, and support technicians offer a high level of expertise and patient care. We also support a high level of technology including the DaVinci, Rosa, and Stealth robotic equipment. The environment offers a strong team atmosphere with comprehensive technology for safe and efficient patient care. 

About Butterworth Hospital 

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention, and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals. 

Scope of work 

The Surgical Techhnologist First Assistant (STFA) possessing advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and utilizing extensive patient assessment skills, collaborates with all health team members to ensure the most optimal patient outcome. Performs all activities at and expanded level of surgical technician practice executed with the contest of the nursing process. Intraoperatively, the STFA actively assists the surgeon, performing observable, technical behaviors (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective). Intra-operatively, actively and independently (the intern is under supervision of a preceptor), assists the surgeon, performing observable, technical behaviors, included but not limited to patient positioning, skin preparation, tissue handling, wound exposure, hemostatis, manipulating surgical instruments and wound closure. The intern is under the supervision of a surgeon/preceptor and will work towards independence by completing all STFA competencies.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or equivalent (Successful Completion of an Accredited School of Surgical Technology. Not all schools involve an Associate's degree.)

• Successfully complete a certification STFA course, which addresses both didactic knowledge and technical skills. The STFA course curriculum is based on recognized core curriculum for the ST First Assistant in which a certificate is awarded. Required

• CRT-Surgical First Assistant, Certified (CSFA) - NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Upon Hire required

• 3 years of relevant experience within a surgical services nursing department Required

• AHA OR ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days of hire Required

• CRT-Surgical Technologist, Certified (CST) - AST Association of Surgical Technologist Upon Hire required

OR

• CRT-Surgical Technologist, Certified (CST) - NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Upon Hire required

OR

• CRT-Surgical Technologist, Certified (CST) - ABSA American Board of Surgical Assistants Upon Hire required

• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire preferred

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Operating Room Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

0700-1730

Days Worked

M-F

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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