McLaren Health Care·Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Provides surgical assistance in the operating room and supports departmental activities under the supervision of a preceptor. Responsibilities include preparing the sterile field, assisting the surgical team during procedures, and performing terminal cleaning of operating rooms.
Under the direct supervision of a preceptor, Surgical Services Educator or department leadership provides surgical assistance in the operating room and assisting with departmental support activities following hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and standards of care. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: · Assists in preparing and setting up the operating room · Assists surgical team during operative procedures · Assists in terminal cleaning of operating rooms between cases and after the last case each day · Creates and maintains sterile field for surgical procedures · Assists with maintaining records, reports, and other documentation related to the work, including risk management and performance improvement reports. · Seeks to improve quality of service by continuously developing individual and departmental competencies within scope of practice
Requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one day of OR job shadowing. Candidates must complete a specific apprenticeship program involving online training, simulation labs, and 125 supervised cases.
Market context
In Michigan, support-services roles in healthcare often stay active because clinics and practices need dependable staff who can handle patient-facing and back-office tasks. These positions are competitive because employers commonly require a high school diploma, completion of a competency-based medical assistant training program, and timely BLS plus a recognized Medical Assistant certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and confirm your certification timeline before applying.
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