Certified Surgical First Assistant - Elevate OR Patient Care

Sca-Health-; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is hiring a Surgical Tech Certified First Assistant to support preoperative and intraoperative care. This role involves assisting the surgeon, preparing and draping patients, and maintaining a clear operative field with proper tissue handling.

The candidate will demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, maintain hemostasis, and assist with suturing and dressing at procedure end, under physician supervision.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an Accredited Surgical Assistant Program.
• Graduate from Surgical Tech Program.
• Certification as CSA, SA-C, or CST/CFA.
• Licensed to practice as a Surgical Assistant in Illinois.
• CPR Certification required.
• One year of Surgical Tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely position patients for the surgical procedure and assist with transport.
• Identify patient and staff safety hazards with the team.
• Surgical prepping and draping of patients for the procedure.
• Provide exposure of the operative site with retractors and maintain a clear field.
• Manipulate instruments to enhance visualization and suction as needed.
• Maintain hemostasis and assist with wound closure and dressing.
• Tie and cut sutures and support sterile technique throughout.

Education

Graduate from Surgical Tech Program

Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Assistant Program

CPR Certification

Licensed Surgical Assistant in Illinois

Certification as CSA/SA-C/CST/CFA

Surgical Tech experience (1 year)

Job description

SCA Health is hiring a Surgical Tech Certified First Assistant to support preoperative and intraoperative care. This role involves assisting the surgeon, preparing and draping patients, and maintaining a clear operative field with proper tissue handling.

The candidate will demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, maintain hemostasis, and assist with suturing and dressing at procedure end, under physician supervision.