Cardiothoracic OR Scrub Tech - First Assist

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA seeks a Cardiac First Assistant to scrub and assist in thoracic procedures under a surgeon's supervision. The role involves preparing supplies, instruments, and equipment and supporting RN circulating duties during surgeries.

Required 3-5 years OR scrub experience, 1 year cardio/thoracic OR scrub preferred, with National Certification and BLS. High school diploma preferred; certification due within one year if eligible.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years operating room scrub experience required.
• 1 year cardiovascular or thoracic operating room scrub experience preferred.
• National Certification required; certification must be achieved within one year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check light sources, instruments and equipment for proper functioning; assist physician and RN.
• Perform buddy scrub as required; build relationships with surgeons and scrub technicians.
• Identify and pull sufficient supplies and instruments for each procedure; complete case carts.
• Participate on unit or system committees; act as a resource and preceptor.
• Maintain certification and promote 100% departmental certification status.

Skills

OR scrub experience

Cardiovascular/Thoracic OR

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma - Preferred

Job description

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA seeks a Cardiac First Assistant to scrub and assist in thoracic procedures under a surgeon's supervision. The role involves preparing supplies, instruments, and equipment and supporting RN circulating duties during surgeries.

Required 3-5 years OR scrub experience, 1 year cardio/thoracic OR scrub preferred, with National Certification and BLS. High school diploma preferred; certification due within one year if eligible.