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McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.

Surgical Technologist First Assistant

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Technical
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McLaren Greater Lansing
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23008474 Requisition #
Responsible for providing surgical assistance in the exposure, hemostasis, cannulation, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for patients.  The surgical assistants perform preoperative and postoperative duties as well as during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.  Provides surgical assistance in the operating room under the direction of a registered nurse or other designated operating room supervisor.   Assists with departmental support activities following hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Responsibilities:  

Prepares and sets up operating room. 

Assists surgical team during operative procedures.

Assists with terminal cleaning of operating rooms between cases. 

Completes and maintains records, reports, and other documentation related to the work, including risk management and performance improvement reports.

Participates in cost containment and quality assurance programs.
Required:

High school diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program or equivalent experience.
Completion of a surgical assistants program accredited through Association of Surgical Assistants (ASA).
American Heart Association BLS certification as Healthcare Provider or equivalent through the Military Training Network (MTN).
Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant (CSTFA) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Tech First Assisting (NBSTSA). 
 
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
 
Nicotine Testing - To provide a safe, healthy environment for our patients, employees and visitors, as of February 1, 2013 McLaren no longer hires individuals who use nicotine and will conduct nicotine testing during the pre-employment process. If the test is positive the offer will be rescinded. Individuals who test positive may re-apply for employment after six months.
 

Equal Opportunity Employer

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

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