Certified Surgical Assistant

Certified Surgical Assistant

Now offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time and $5,000 for part-time Certified Surgical Assistants

Improve health, instill humanity, and inspire hope. Thats just the beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team of Certified Surgical Assistants at Corewell Health.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Certified Surgical Assistant is an individual, other than a physician, who assists the surgeon in the performance of approved surgical procedures, and who works under the direct supervision of and by the request of the operating surgeon. The assistant does not concurrently serve as the scrub personnel for the surgical procedure.

BENEFITS

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

• NEW On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Relocation assistance
• Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
• Free onsite parking at all campuses

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Function as a first assistant or as an additional assistant to the surgeon. NOTE: Assistance is limited to the scope of the supervising physicians privileges and may include visualization of the operative site, hemostasis, and suturing.

• Assists in moving, positioning, and prepping the patient for surgery.
• Under the direction of the OR Nurse Manager, will function as a Surgical Tech on a wide variety of surgical cases.
• Delivery excellent customer service by exhibiting the customer service behaviors in the performance of every aspect of the job.

This document 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.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Training:

• High school diploma required. Completion of an accredited Surgical Tech Assistant Program. Shall achieve Surgical First Assistant Certification (CSA) through the NSAA, or Certified Surgical First Assistant Certification (CSFA) through the NBSTSA within two years of completing first assistant course.

Work Experience:

• Two years surgical assisting experience preferred.

Certification, Licensure, Registration:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association required Or
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross required

Other Qualifications:

• Specialized knowledge of surgical conditions, their clinical signs and symptoms and alternative forms of treatment in various age populations

Corewell Health Wayne Hospital

Serving the region since 1957, this 99-bed, full-service acute care center is the only one in the Wayne, Westland, Garden City, Canton, Inkster and Romulus area verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level III trauma center and certified by The Joint Commission. The hospital has a long-standing partnership with Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to handle a variety of health and communicable disease concerns. This community-focused hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a high-preforming facility in congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney failure and maternal services.

ABOUT US STATEMENT (COREWELL HEALTH)

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of more than 60,000 dedicated people including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.

This is where extraordinary begins. Find out where it can take you and your career. Apply Now!

Primary Location

SITE - Wayne Hospital - 33155 Annapolis - Wayne

Department Name

Surgery - Wayne

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors and community. That is why we require a drug-free workplace and various vaccinations as a requirement for employment.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. We are committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.