Impactful Surgical First Assistant - OR Team Leader

Phelps Health; Town of Phelps (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A healthcare system in New York seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant to provide life-saving care during surgeries. You will collaborate with surgeons and healthcare staff in preoperative and postoperative patient care, utilizing aseptic techniques and ensuring proper patient positioning. Candidates should complete a Surgical Technologist program and hold the necessary certifications. This full-time position offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Surgical Technologist or Surgical Nurse desired but not required.
• Current Surgical Technologist Certification is necessary.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Set up individual cases using doctor’s preference cards.
• Monitor implantable devices using sterile technique.
• Assist the physician in maintaining hemostasis.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Aseptic techniques

Patient care

Communication with surgical team

Education

Completion of Surgical Technologist program

Job description

A healthcare system in New York seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant to provide life-saving care during surgeries. You will collaborate with surgeons and healthcare staff in preoperative and postoperative patient care, utilizing aseptic techniques and ensuring proper patient positioning. Candidates should complete a Surgical Technologist program and hold the necessary certifications. This full-time position offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to quality patient care.