Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Fort Wayne is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist to support surgical teams during procedures. The role involves maintaining sterile conditions, assisting with patient preparation, and ensuring surgical instruments are ready. Candidates must have relevant certifications and experience in surgical settings. This full-time position offers competitive pay, benefits, and relocation assistance.

Benefits

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

$25K SIGN ON BONUS

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience as a surgical tech required.
• Proficient in technical skills like suturing, clamping, cauterizing.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Maintains the sterile field and anticipates the needs of the surgical team.
• Assists with positioning and prepping patients prior to surgery.

Skills

Suturing

Clamping

Cauterizing

Tissue Handling

Education

Graduate of an accredited certified surgical technician program

Recognized First Assistant training program

Tools

Open Equipment

Laparoscopic Equipment

Robotic Equipment

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• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  
  

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

CST First Assistant

$25K SIGN ON BONUS

Position Type: Full-time Days

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  
  

Job Summary

Provides direct support to surgeons during surgical procedures. Facilitates operative or other invasive procedures by preparing and providing required sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. Assists by positioning and prepping patients prior to surgery, ensuring clear visibility for the surgeon by using instruments such as retractors and sponges, controlling bleeding, closing surgery sites using sutures or staples and properly dressing wounds. They also collaborate with doctors and other surgical team members to ensure proper post-operative care of patients.

Schedule: Day shift, 3-12s per week plus call rotation.

Essential Functions

• Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by:
• assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure
• preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure
• performing counting procedures in concert with the RN circulator
• assisting with placement of sterile drapes
• providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure
• maintaining an organized sterile field
• ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective action as needed
• assists with specific phase of procedure (suction, sponge, retract)
• preparing sterile dressings
• Function as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures by:
• providing exposure through correct use of instruments, retractors, suction, and sponging techniques as directed by the surgeon
• handling and dissecting tissues as directed by the surgeon
• clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, and ligating vessels as directed by the surgeon
• placing drains as directed by the surgeon
• suturing subcutaneous and skin as directed by the surgeon
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination area.
• Assist with procedural cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.
• Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to first assistant activities.
• Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
• Exhibit professional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Assist with improving the quality of perioperative services.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
• Able to work call as indicated by schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  

Qualifications

• Technical School Must be a graduate of an accredited certified surgical technician program and a recognized First Assistant training program required
• 1-3 years experience as a surgical tech required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient in technical skills like suturing, clamping, cauterizing, and tissue handling.
• Familiar with open, laparoscopic, and robotic equipment.
• Ability to make quick and precise decisions, especially in emergencies.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and work accurately in the fast paced operating room environment.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required and
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) required and
• Current Basic Life Support – (BLS) certification required
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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