Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist / OB / Full Time

Wood County Hospital Assn; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Competitive wages

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Disability plans

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wood County Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assistant for an on-site, full-time role in OB. You will provide skilled intraoperative support, assist with patient positioning, hemostasis, wound closure, and dressings, and collaborate with the surgical team to maintain patient safety and efficiency.

The position requires completion of an accredited surgical technology program, and certification as a Surgical Technologist and as a Surgical Assistant/First Assist.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• Certified as a Surgical Technologist.
• Certified as a Surgical Assistant/First Assist.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operative environment; ensure sterile supplies and proper counts.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and handle instruments.
• Assist with patient transfers and room turnover for next case.
• Maintain clear visualization of operative field and control bleeding as directed.
• Provide intraoperative patient care including wound closure assistance and dressings.
• Support safety culture and adhere to clinical standards.

Skills

Intraoperative care

Surgical instrument handling

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Communication

Education

Surgical Technology Program

Surgical Assistant/First Assist program

Job description

Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference.Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist / OB / Full TimeThe Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assistant is responsible for providing safe, skilled intraoperative support by assisting with patient positioning, visualization, hemostasis, wound closure, and dressings. This role promotes patient safety and surgical efficiency through collaboration with the surgical team and adherence to clinical standards and procedures. The Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assistant is an onsite position.Essential FunctionsPrepare the operative environment by ensuring supplies and equipment are sterile and functional, completing surgical scrub and counts, and verifying patient and surgical site.Anticipate surgeon needs using appropriate surgical equipment.Perform postoperative care and ensure room readiness by assisting patient transfers, instruments, and OR preparation for the next procedure.Facilitate clear visualization for the surgeon by holding instruments, retracting tissue, maintaining a clean and visible surgical field, and controlling bleeding using pressure, clamps, or cauterization in accordance with established guidelines.Provide intraoperative patient care, including fluid and drainage management, wound closure assistance, dressing application, and actions that promote proper healing as directed.Prepare, prevent, protect and respond to support our culture of safety.Works hours per week in accordance with offer letter or per attributes of position at transfer request. May be expected to work longer hours as necessary.Other duties as assigned.RequirementsEducation:Graduate of an accredited surgical technology programGraduate of an accredited surgical assistant/first assist programLicense: NoneExperience: NoneCertification:Certified as a Surgical TechnologistCertified as a Surgical Assistant/First AssistPreferredEducation: NoneLicense: NoneExperience: NoneCertification: NoneBenefit SummaryJoin our team, and you’ll have access to a cutting-edge facility with state of the art technology. You’ll also interact with some of the region's top notch healthcare professionals. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and advance your career.We’ll also reward your hard work with:· Great health, dental and vision plans· Competitive wages· Prescription drug coverage· Flexible spending accounts· Life insurance w/AD&D· Generous short term and long term disability plans· Employer-matched 403(b)· Employer sponsored cash balance pension plan· Vacation and Holiday time· Generous tuition reimbursement· And a lot more!