Henry Ford Health System
Clinical/Allied Health
Schedule: 7a-730p / Full Time, Days General Summary
: Provides direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures. Responsibilities: Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety. Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation. Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis. Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems. Assist in room clean up and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from OR room as needed at the completion of the surgical case. Participates as a surgical team member in the preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies. Requirements: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 1-2 years FA experience preferred Edu/Lic Desc Surgical Assistant Additional Information: Organization: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital Department: Surgery 001 Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable
Schedule: 7a-730p / Full Time, Days General Summary
: Provides direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures. Responsibilities: Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety. Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation. Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis. Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems. Assist in room clean up and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from OR room as needed at the completion of the surgical case. Participates as a surgical team member in the preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies. Requirements: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 1-2 years FA experience preferred Edu/Lic Desc Surgical Assistant Additional Information: Organization: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital Department: Surgery 001 Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable