First Assist Surgical Technician
Jackson, MI
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs

Surgical Technician First Assistant

Location: Not specified

Job Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Surgical Team members, responsible for the handling of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during general surgical procedures. Ensures understanding of assigned surgical procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the assigned surgical team. Also provides service support related to patient preparation, patient transport, building services, and assisting the surgical care team with specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs. Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures. Within the scope of the job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Required Qualifications:
• At least 1+ years of strong recent Surgical Technician experience.
• BLS provider credentialed from the AHA obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers card will be accepted upon hire but renewal must be a BLS provider card from AHA.
• High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of experience or Associate's degree or Technical degree required.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technology program preferred (not required).

Additional Information:
This is the pay range that RightSourcing (a part of Magnit) reasonably expects to pay someone for this position. However, as a supplier, your expected pay range may vary and/or include certain benefits like stipends (for clinical traveler workers only), medical, dental, vision, and 401K.