Location: Detroit / Ortho

Days: Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday 7AM - 230PM, no weekend requirement 

GENERAL SUMMARY: Surgical Assistant (SA) works under the supervision and direction of the operating surgeon and in collaboration with the health care team members, to carry out technical behaviors that assist the surgeon in performing a safe operative procedure. If Certified SA (CSA), the national certification is to be maintained. A copy of the national certification documentation will be maintained in the employee's file. The SA possesses a working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control and regulatory compliance. The SA performs other surgical team duties, such as, scrub/ turnover, and other duties as assigned when not functioning in the role of the first assistant. As a member of the HFHS staff, daily assignments will be made based on departmental need. The SA must have the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon, other team members and the patient, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure. The SA must maintain procedure knowledge related to normal /abnormal anatomy; ability to anticipate and provide for potential complications; confirms that instrumentation is appropriate for patient, age, and size. Reports directly to the OR Director/Manager and/or assigned specialty team leadership. The daily contact with medical, residents, administrative, nursing support staff and vendors will be collegial, professional and in accordance with HFHS customer service and service excellence standards.