Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Munster Campus is seeking a first assistant certified surgical technician to join our on-call surgical team. You will function as a first assistant and primary scrub, maintaining sterile technique and contributing to high-quality operative care for patients.

The role requires a CSFA credential and BLS certification, with duties ranging from first assist to scrub, and on-call shifts based on surgical schedules. The position supports universal precautions and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must have CSFA credential and BLS certification.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated ability to act as first assistant and scrub, with on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain correct count of sponges, sharps, and instruments with circulating nurse.
• Assist in maintenance and organization of instruments and equipment.
• Collaborate with circulator in planning based on patient needs and procedure.
• Demonstrate competency to assist surgeon and anticipate needs across routine to emergency procedures.

Skills

Sterile technique

First assist in surgery

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

BLS - American Heart Association

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Franciscan Health Munster Campus

701 Superior Ave Munster, Indiana 46321

Universal Precautions Guidelines. Standards of Nursing Care. If these terms mean something to you, keep reading because we need a first assistant certified surgical technician able to meet those standards. This assistant is on call for shifts and on-call for duties ranging from first assist to primary scrub. It requires thinking on your feet and handling the operating room with diligence and care, ultimately providing the best quality operative care to the patient.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Maintain correct count of sponges, sharps, and instruments with circulating nurse according to established procedure.
• Assist in maintenance and organization of instruments and equipment by proper care, cleaning, utilization, assembly, and sterilization.
• Collaborate and actively participate with the circulator in planning and preparations based upon needs of patient, surgical procedure, and physician preference.
• Demonstrate technical competency in performance of duties/skills necessary to first assist surgeon and anticipate needs in routine, complex, specialty, and emergency procedures.
• Provide visualization of the operative site.
• Practice all duties in accordance with Universal Precautions Administrative Guideline.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma/GED
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.