Certified Surgical First Assistant-Operating Room-Day Shift

CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship program

Phlebotomy program

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare seeks a Surgical First Assistant to support surgeons, ensure sterile setup, and assist in complex procedures. The role requires an Associate degree in surgical technology or NBSTSA training and IL state licensure.

One year of experience with at least 120 logged cases is preferred, with CSFA certification to be earned within one year. Responsibilities include room setup, tissue exposure, instrument counts, and patient transport, all while maintaining high safety and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in surgical technology or NBSTSA Surgical First Assist training.
• CSFA certification within one year of employment and case log per NBSTA criteria.
• Registered by the State of Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms with instruments, sutures and supplies for procedures.
• Assist surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, and closure as directed.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist in maintaining counts of instruments.
• Transport patients to/from the OR and position them for surgery.
• Decontaminate equipment and communicate with the team to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Sterile technique

Intraoperative assistance

Instrument handling

Team communication

Wound exposure

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

Surgical First Assist NBSTSA program

Job description

At Southern Illinois Healthcare, we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare. For the health of you and our patients, SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free.

SIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

We are excited you are here and are proud to offer experiential learning opportunities for students at every stage of career development.

As a student at SIH, you will see first‑hand how the work we are doing supports OUR MISSION: to improve the health and well‑being of all the people in the communities we serve.

Your future is bright, and we are honored that you chose SIH to be part of your career journey.

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting the surgeon in performing a safe surgical procedure to maximize patient outcomes.

Education

• Associate’s Degree from a surgical technology programs accredited through ARC/STSA, or an accredited Surgical First Assist training program (NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting).

Licenses and Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate and Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) and CSFA Certification within one year of employment and case log per NBTSA criteria.
• Registered by the State of Illinois

Experience and Skills

• One year experience as a Surgical First Assist with at least 120 logged cases.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• 7-3:30 day shift, call required Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment necessary for area of specialty. Monitors and restocks supplies.
• Completes skin preparation and draping
• Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures.
• 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 homeostasis by use of clamps, cautery, ligation,
• May complete partial wound closure subcutaneous tissues and skin only under direct supervision of the surgeon.
• Applies in application of special dressings such as circumferential elastic bandages and taping
• Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges.
• Decontaminates instruments, supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately.
• Communicates and interfaces with team members, patients, and medical staff to ensure high quality patient care.
• Transports patients to and from Operating room suite; position patients according to type of surgery.
• Performs biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with quality assurance standards.
• Adheres to SIH organizational and department‑specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.
• Reports any unusual incidents to circulating nurse
• Assists in identifying, collecting, and caring for specimens.
• Assists in dismantling tables and instruments after procedure
• Assembles special operating tables such as fracture tables, positioning devices
• Provides knowledge of surgical anatomy, operative techniques related to the operative procedure.
• Provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative duties, as well, as preoperative and postoperative duties under the direction and supervision of the surgeon.

Compensation

Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $30.57 To $47.38

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Qualified applicants are eligible for money to cover tuition, lab fees, books, and educational supplies.

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