Intraoperative Surgical First Assistant

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) seeks a Surgical Tech First Assistant to support exposure, hemostasis, wound closure and intraoperative tasks under the surgeon's direction.

You will care for patients from infants through geriatrics, must hold a Certified Surgical Technologist credential with completion of an approved first assist program, and comply with NGHS policies and patient safety standards. This is a full-time, on-site role at NGMC facilities.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist with approved first assist program.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years Surgical Tech Experience, one (1) Year of First Assist Experience (preferred).
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy and physiology, asepsis, and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Assists with positioning, prepping and draping.
• Provides hemostasis by clamping vessels and ligating vessels as directed by the surgeon.
• Provides exposure through retractors, instruments, suction, and sponging techniques.
• Accurately prepares specimens and communicates with the registered nurse.
• Handles tissue as directed by the surgeon.
• Sutures fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and skin as directed by the surgeon.
• Place and suture drains as directed by the surgeon.
• Assist circulating nurse within scope of role as requested and under direction of RN.
• Apply surgical dressings and maintain aseptic technique.

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) seeks a Surgical Tech First Assistant to support exposure, hemostasis, wound closure and intraoperative tasks under the surgeon's direction.

You will care for patients from infants through geriatrics, must hold a Certified Surgical Technologist credential with completion of an approved first assist program, and comply with NGHS policies and patient safety standards. This is a full-time, on-site role at NGMC facilities.