Certified Surgical First Assistant

WellSpan Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan York Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to perform a variety of duties in the operative treatment of surgical patients. You will assist in positioning, skin prep, draping, hemostasis, wound exposure, and tissue handling under the surgeon’s direction.

Proficiency with surgical instruments and aseptic technique is essential. The role requires a minimum of 2 years as a CST, with licensure and certifications obtained at hire.

Qualifications

• Certificate program post high school vocational training completed.
• Associates degree preferred for advancement.
• Minimum 2 years as a Certified Surgical Technologist required.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary surgical assistance to the surgeon during the operative procedure.
• Assists in positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient.
• Provides hemostasis, wound exposure, and sutures tissue under surgeon direction.
• Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose.
• Assists in transporting the patient postoperatively.
• Communicates information to the post anesthesia care unit.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Patient positioning

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

Associates Degree Preferred

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterile technique

Job description

Job Description

Schedule

Full-Time: 40 Hours/Weekly, 4x10 Day Shift

General Summary

Performs a variety of duties in the operative treatment of surgical patients. Assists in positioning, skin preparation and draping of the patient. Provides hemostasis, wound exposure, handles tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissue, and applies dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon. Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose. Performs other medical services as required within the scope of practice for a Certified Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Provides primary surgical assistance to the surgeon during the operative procedure.
• Assists in positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient.
• Provides hemostasis, wound exposure, handles tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissue, and applies dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon.
• Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose.
• Assists in transporting the patient postoperatively.
• Communicates information to the post anesthesia care unit.

Common Expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional growth and development to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Participates in professional activities and medical education to maintain national certification.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training. Required
• Associates Degree Preferred

Work Experience

• 2 years As a Certified Surgical Technologist. Required

Licenses

• Certified Surgical Technologist Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Surgical First Assistant Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Surgical Assistant - ABSA Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses And Training

• Successful completion of a Certified Surgical First Assistant program that includes a didactic and at least 140 documented procedures. Upon Hire Required
• Must qualify to be credentialed through medical staff services within 120 days Required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in applying principles of asepsis and infection control.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures wherein the CSFA assists.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize safety hazards and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Demonstrates ability to function effectively and harmoniously as a team member.

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)

About Us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team

WellSpan York Hospital

Built on a solid 140-year legacy of providing high-quality, high-volume, community-based care, WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of WellSpan’s eight hospitals, is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital that employs nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County. Driven by a mission to provide exceptional care to all, WellSpan York Hospital serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area. WellSpan York Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.

The hospital offers services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology and state-of-the-art facilities to address some of the most complex medical, surgical and behavioral health conditions.

WellSpan York Hospital’s Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties. It is a nationally recognized teaching hospital with nine residency programs, six allied health schools and other training programs. More than 700 physicians and other professionals are members of WellSpan York Hospital’s medical and dental staff.

WellSpan York Hospital in embarking on a significant five-year project. The centerpiece will be a new, eight-story surgical and critical care tower, which will dramatically expand the hospital’s intensive care unit as well as develop new state of-the-art surgical suites, making it one of the top 10 largest hospitals in Pennsylvania with approximately 600 beds.