Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant | CVOR FA

Logan Health; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Health in Kalispell, Montana seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant to join our cardiovascular surgical team. You will assist the surgeon, provide precise exposure, hemostasis, wound closure, and support preoperative patient management.

We require graduates of approved Surgical Technologist programs or military First Assist training, two years of scrub/first assist in CVOR, and strong communication, organization, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduates of approved Surgical Technologist programs or military training with First Assist certification.
• Minimum two years of scrub/first assist experience in CVOR procedures.
• Strong communication, critical thinking and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during cardiovascular procedures with exposure and hemostasis.
• Provide wound closure and support in preoperative patient management.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of approved Surgical Technologist program

Military training with First Assist certification

AST or NCCT certification

Job description

Performs first assistant responsibilities under the direction of the surgeon.

Our Mission

Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision

Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values

• Be Kind
• Trust and Be Trusted
• Work Together
• Strive for Excellence

New Higher Wages!

$32.25 - $52.15 (depending on experience)

Relocation & Sign-On Bonus

May be available on a case-by-case basis for qualified candidates.

Join Our Team as a Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant!

Location

Logan Health Medical Center – Kalispell, Montana

Schedule

Day Shift - 10 hours | Full-Time

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with a skilled surgical team and assist surgeons in performing life-saving procedures.
• Utilize your expertise to provide precise surgical exposure, hemostasis, and wound closure.
• Play a critical role in preoperative patient management, working closely with healthcare providers to deliver top-tier patient care.
• Showcase your proficiency in multiple service lines, bringing your experience to challenging, high-stakes cardiovascular surgeries.

What We’re Looking For

• Graduates of approved Surgical Technologist programs or military training with First Assist certification.
• Surgical Technologists with a minimum of two years of scrub tech first assist experience and proficiency in CVOR procedures.
• Team players with excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.

Why Logan Health

At Logan Health, you’ll be part of a dedicated team transforming cardiovascular care in a supportive, dynamic environment. With state-of-the-art facilities, competitive pay, and a commitment to your professional growth, this is the perfect place to take your career to the next level.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Operating Room Technicians or military trained required.
• Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologist (AST) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required.
• Graduate of a First Assistant (FA) program required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ scrub and/or first assistant experience required.
• Proficient in multiple service lines required.
• Must possess CVOR first assist experience in CABG, TAVR and Valves.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess strong customer service skills and ability to multi-task in an ever changing workload environment.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.

Job Specific Duties

• Participates and actively assists the surgeon in the performance of surgical procedures.
• Assists with preoperative patient management in collaboration with health care providers.
• Performs preoperative evaluation and focused nursing assessments.
• Works in collaboration with other health care providers regarding the patient plan of care.
• Provides surgical exposure accurately and appropriately for specific surgical procedures.
• Provides hemostasis accurately and appropriately for specific surgical procedures.
• Performs skills involving bone (i.e. drills, pins, saw) in orthopedics as directed by the surgeon.
• Provides wound closure.
• To include, but may not be limited to; knot tying, wound approximation, subcuticular closure, skin closure, securing drains.
• Assists at the end of the procedure by stabilizing the drain with suture appropriately.
• Exhibits a commitment to professionalism while undertaking and completing all departmental competencies.
• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures and regulatory requirements and professional practice standards for the position.
• Proficiently assists in CABG, TAVR, and Valves.
• The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification.
• Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
• Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.
• Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift

Day Shift - 10 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes: Criminal background check Reference checks Drug Screening Health and Immunizations Screening Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Accommodation

If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.

We are One Sky Health

Welcome to One Sky Health and thank you for your interest in becoming a part of our team. We believe that everyone who works at One Sky Health is a caregiver, regardless of their position. We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Our employees are motivated by our commitment to provide quality patient care for our community. Our people are everything. The amazing providers, employees, and volunteers at One Sky Health gift this organization with their innovation, knowledge, and compassion. Together, we're connecting our community to trusted, quality care and helping to improve lives every day.

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Do you dream of living and working in a beautiful area surrounded by stunning scenery and endless recreation? Are you ready to evolve your career while working alongside passionate, talented, brilliant people? Join our remarkable team and create positive patient experiences every day!