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CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES

- Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience. Location BBC Bronson Battle Creek Title Surgical Tech First Assist - Full-Time - Bronson Battle Creek Hospital The Surgical Technologist Assistant works cooperatively with the RN Circulator, the Surgeon, the Scrub Technicians or Scrub Nurses, and other medical personnel to provide efficient, safe, and comfortable care for the patient. The Surgical Technologist Assistant is directly responsible to the Surgeon, the RN Operating Room Circulator, and the OR Nurse Manager. The Surgical Technologist Assistant maintains technical skills and utilizes trained surgical assisting skills to assist the physician in the performance of surgery for patients from neonate through geriatric. The Surgical Technologist Assistant utilizes specialized knowledge to assess, plan, gather equipment, prepare, and maintain the surgical field, re-evaluating and anticipating the needs of the patient and the operative team as the operation progresses. Care is based on age specific current standards of practice. The Surgical Technologist Assistant must be sensitive to the patient's right to privacy and dignity at all times. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. High school diploma or general education degree (GED), specialized formal training from an accredited surgical technologist course, completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist First Assistant program, and experience or related training as a Surgical Technologist within the past 5 years required. Surgical Technologist certification is required BLS competency required by the completion of CORE orientation Successful completion of Hospital, CORE, and Department specific orientation based upon unit and experience level is mandatory On-the-job orientation from a qualified RN First Assistant or Surgical Technologist First Assistant

Demonstrated competency in most surgical procedures
Must have the ability to read and interpret data from equipment, EKG monitor and computer
Must be able to control confidentiality of sensitive information.
Must have the ability to provide positive customer service.

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

Fulfills the role as first assistant on surgical procedures. The surgical technologist assistant is always under the supervision and guidance of the surgeon, anesthesiologist, or Nurse Manager.
Carries out intraoperative procedures including handling tissue, providing exposure using surgical instruments, suturing and controlling blood loss.
Interprets procedure card, assesses case cart for supplies prior to the scheduled procedure time. Identifies missing equipment and/or supplies and makes arrangements to acquire those supplies.
Applies knowledge of operative procedure and physician preferences by anticipating physicians' needs.
Observant of overt changes in patient's condition that indicates a problem has emerged.
Evaluates and updates case information, i.e., preference cards, broken or misplaced equipment, back-ordered supplies, and recommended changes in procedure.
Remains aware of the proper use of equipment and instruments, and discourages improper use and handling by co-workers & physicians.
Is observant of the changing needs of the operative field and the surgical team, anticipates potential needs, and takes appropriate actions.
Assumes responsibility for professional development and certification requirements Shift Variable Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Cost Center 5700 Surgery (BBC) Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (\"Bronson\") strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies (\"Recruiters\") in response to job postings or word of mouth.

Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration. 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