Job Description

About this unitThe Corewell Health Butterworth OR department is a level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital. The department consists of twenty-one (21) operating rooms that provide 24/7 patient care including the support of procedures across the medical center in other departments. Our multidisciplinary team of providers including anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, surgical technicians, and support technicians collaborate to provide high quality, safe patient care. The surgical team is trained in many specialties including but not limited to orthopedic and neurosurgical trauma, acute care surgery, women\xe2\x80\x99s health, urology, oncology, and general surgery. The Butterworth operative department utilizes many care delivery technologies such as DaVinci and Rosa robotics, Stealth guided navigation, and intra-operative MRI technology. All of this combines to maintain our focus on safe, efficient patient-centered care.About Butterworth HospitalRight in the heart of Grand Rapids, you\xe2\x80\x99ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention, and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.Scope of workThe Surgical Technologist First Assistant (STFA) possessing advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and utilizing extensive patient assessment skills, collaborates with all health team members to ensure the most optimal patient outcome. Performs all activities at and expanded level of surgical technician practice executed with the contest of the nursing process. Intraoperatively, the STFA actively assists the surgeon, performing observable, technical behaviors (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective).How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more

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• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience within a surgical services nursing department Required
• Successful completion of a STFA certification course, which addresses both didactic knowledge and technical skills Required. The STFA course curriculum is based on recognized core curriculum for the ST First Assistant in which a certificate is awarded.
• AST, NBSTSA, or ABSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Required
• NBSTSA Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) Required
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Preferred

Primary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand RapidsDepartment NameEmployment Type Full timeShift Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours 40Hours of WorkDays WorkedWeekend FrequencyCURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS \xe2\x80\x93 Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.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.You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

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