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Beacon Health System · 4 months ago

Surgical Technologist - First Assist

Kalamazoo, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Beacon Health System is dedicated to providing quality healthcare for all age groups. They are seeking a Surgical Technologist - First Assist to assist surgeons in various surgical procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort, and to provide guidance to other surgical technicians.

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Responsibilities

Follow the aseptic technique standard within the surgical setting and corrects any breaks in technique

Arranges operating room equipment and supplies following surgeons preference card and procedure requirements

Follows policy and procedure standards for sponge, needle and instrument counts

The surgeon shall convey the exact position that will give the best exposure for the surgical procedure. The surgical assistant will carry out this order. Consideration will be given to the patient s comfort and safety

Assist surgeons as directed in surgical procedures for all patients

Provide guidance and supervision to other surgical technicians meeting quality and cost effective outcomes

Handle, prepare and administration of medication while under the supervision of a physician

Immediate postoperative evaluation of the most common postoperative complications or conditions (ex: peripheral pulses, bruits, etc)

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements

Qualification

Aseptic techniqueSurgical assistanceOperating room equipmentMedication administrationSupervision skills

Required

Ensure the quality of and appropriateness of care for all age groups in the specific patient population to include neonates, infants, children, adolescents and geriatrics

Demonstrate an ability to assist surgeons as directed in surgical procedures for all patients

Provide guidance and supervision to other surgical technicians meeting quality and cost effective outcomes

Follow the aseptic technique standard within the surgical setting and corrects any breaks in technique

Arranges operating room equipment and supplies following surgeons preference card and procedure requirements

Follows policy and procedure standards for sponge, needle and instrument counts

The surgeon shall convey the exact position that will give the best exposure for the surgical procedure. The surgical assistant will carry out this order

Consideration will be given to the patient s comfort and safety

Handle, prepare and administration of medication while under the supervision of a physician

Immediate postoperative evaluation of the most common postoperative complications or conditions (ex: peripheral pulses, bruits, etc)

Company

Beacon Health System

Beacon Health System is a Hospital & Health Care centre providing health care facilities

Founded in 2012

South Bend, Indiana, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://beaconhealthsystem.org/

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