Certified Surgical Technologist- First Assistant

adventhealth; Manchester (KY); On-site; USD 37,484 - 69,706; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Manchester, KY seeks a skilled Surgical First Assistant to prepare operating suites, assist surgeons, and manage instruments and patient safety during procedures. This role emphasizes teamwork and precise handling of supplies to support high-quality patient care.

The position requires familiarity with physician preference cards, aseptic protocols, and effective communication with the surgical team. Training and ongoing clinical development are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English.
• Experience in surgical assisting or operating room support preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and patient safety.
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and coordinate with team.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes physician preference cards to set up operating suites and updates cards as instructed.
• Determines appropriate surgical equipment and supplies based on physician preferences.
• Achieves temporary and permanent hemostasis using appropriate techniques.
• Assists with body plane closures, wound dressing applications, and securing drainage systems.
• Provides visualization for operative sites through tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suction, and irrigation.
• Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures, anticipating needs of the surgeon.
• Assists with positioning patients, using stabilizing equipment, and prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
• Maintains strict aseptic technique and monitors team members to ensure no breaks in technique, including performing surgical hand scrubs and donning gowns and gloves.
• Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator as needed.
• Participates in surgical site and patient verification during the time-out procedure, addressing any discrepancies or concerns.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions during surgical procedures, following safe medication handling and labeling policies.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, ensuring point-of-use cleaning throughout the procedure and preparing instrumentation for transport to the decontamination area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Communication

Team coordination

English proficiency

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Surgical instrumentation

Job description

Benefits and Perks

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time

Shift: 24 Hours (United States of America)

Address: 210 MARIE LANGDON DR, MANCHESTER, Kentucky, 40962

Job Description

• Utilizes physician preference cards to set up operating suites and updates cards as instructed.
• Determines appropriate surgical equipment and supplies based on physician preferences.
• Achieves temporary and permanent hemostasis using appropriate techniques.
• Assists with body plane closures, wound dressing applications, and securing drainage systems.
• Provides visualization for operative sites through tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suction, and irrigation.
• Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures, anticipating needs of the surgeon.
• Assists with positioning patients, using stabilizing equipment, and prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
• Maintains strict aseptic technique and monitors team members to ensure no breaks in technique, including performing surgical hand scrubs and donning gowns and gloves.
• Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator as needed.
• Participates in surgical site and patient verification during the time-out procedure, addressing any discrepancies or concerns.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions during surgical procedures, following safe medication handling and labeling policies.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, ensuring point-of-use cleaning throughout the procedure and preparing instrumentation for transport to the decontamination area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to prepare surgical suites with appropriate instruments, resources, and supplies based on surgeon preference cards Required
• Knowledge of instruments, supplies, and equipment utilized for surgical procedures Required
• Understanding of the procedures being performed and ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon Required
• Strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality Required
• Up-to-date knowledge of patient rights and ability to respect cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values Required
• Up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards and requirements Required
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals Required
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English Required
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Required
• Previous first assistant experience related to the area of specialty Preferred
• Knowledge of Anatomy Preferred
• General knowledge of asepsis, healing, infectious disease process, surgical anatomy and physiology, safety issues, and operative techniques Preferred
• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Course Preferred
• Completion of Certified Surgical First Assisting Program Preferred

Education

• High School Grad or Equiv Required
• Associate Preferred

Work Experience

• 2+ relevant work experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required
• ABSA Surgical Assistant - Certified (SA-C) Required OR
• NCCSA Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) Required OR
• NBSTSA Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) Required OR
• NASC Assistant at Surgery – Certified (AS-C) Required OR
• State Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) Required
• NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)Preferred

Physical Requirements: Please click the link below to view work requirements: https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Pay Range: $27.21 - $50.60

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.