Perioperative Surgical First Assistant

Piedmont HealthCare; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to serve as a First Assistant in the operating room. The role involves assisting during invasive procedures, preparing sterile instruments, and maintaining the sterile field in collaboration with the surgical team.

Applicants must complete an accredited surgical technologist program and/or First Assistant program components, plus 3 years of perioperative experience and required certifications in CST, BCLS, and CSA/CSFA or

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Completion of didactic and clinical components of the First Assistant program or competency verified by a sponsoring Piedmont surgeon during the orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

Completion of didactic and clinical components of the First Assistant program or competency verified by a sponsoring Piedmont surgeon during orientation

Job description

Piedmont Henry Hospital is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to serve as a First Assistant in the operating room. The role involves assisting during invasive procedures, preparing sterile instruments, and maintaining the sterile field in collaboration with the surgical team.

Applicants must complete an accredited surgical technologist program and/or First Assistant program components, plus 3 years of perioperative experience and required certifications in CST, BCLS, and CSA/CSFA or