Certified Surgical First Assist

Berger Health System; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Part-time schedule

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a part-time Surgical Tech to assist the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, and instrument handling in the operating room. The role requires independence, critical thinking, and the ability to anticipate surgeon needs while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Qualified candidates have an AS in Surgical Technology, current BLS, CST certification, and at least 2 years of OR experience. A sign-on bonus is offered with a one-year commitment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Surgical Technology required.
• BLS from American Heart Association.
• CST certification required by NBSTSA.
• AS/ST or accredited First Assistant program preferred.
• Minimum 2 years as Surg Tech in inpatient/OP.
• Preceptor BLS acceptable.
• Competent in 4–6 service lines including advanced orthopedics or neurosurgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon with exposure and hemostasis.
• Maintain dry operative field with suction and sponges.
• Provide wound exposure and assist with fascia, tissue and skin closure.
• Demonstrate safety, quality and efficiency in all duties.
• Identify emergencies and respond under supervision.
• Adapt to multiple service lines as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Anticipate surgeon needs

Independent work

Safety focus

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree: Surgical Technology

BLS - Basic Life Support

CST - Certified Surgical Tech

An Accredited First Assistant Program or ST/Health related AS

2 years Surg Tech experience in inpatient/OP

Preceptor BLS

Tools

Surgical retractors

Suction devices

Hemostatic tools (clamps, cautery, ligation)

Job description

Job Description Summary:

This position is part-time, working 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday with a rotating day off and call-stay. SIGN-ON BONUS: $7500. External applicants may be eligible for a sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. This includes previously employed applicants who have been gone from the organization longer than 90 days.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• Provides assistance to the surgeon providing exposure, hemostasis, and other technical skills.
• Provides wound exposure through proper use of retractors so surgeon may clearly view operative site.
• Through use of suction and sponges, provides a dry field of operation to permit optimum vision of tissue, viscera, vessels, etc.
• Provides hemostasis by use of clamps, cautery, ligation.
• Completes closure of fascia, subcutaneous tissue and skin under the direction of the surgeon.
• Competent in 4-6 service lines, one of which must be advanced orthopedics, soft tissue robotics, complex cardiovascular, or neurosurgery (cranial).
• Assumes other tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility when assigned by supervising physician.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
• The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree: Surgical Technology
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• CST - Certified Surgical Tech - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• Associate degree in Surgical Technology or combined ST/Health related Associate degree program or an Accredited First Assistant Program
• 2 years as a Surg Tech in an inpatient/OP main OR CSTF or SA-C required
• Preceptor BLS
• Must demonstrate basic critical thinking skills on their introductory team
• Will perform primary role independently
• Will demonstrate the ability to anticipate surgeon needs and communicates these with staff
• Will identify actual or potential emergency situations and intervene safely with assistance and/or supervision
• Competent in 4-6 service lines, one of which must be advanced orthopedics, soft tissue robotics,complex CV or neurosurgery (cranial).

Work Shift:

Day

Weekly Hours:

24

Department Surgery Main

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