Surg Tech - First Assist, Days

Piedmont; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus available up to $5,000

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Georgia is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support operative procedures. The ideal candidate will assist the surgical team, maintain a sterile environment, and prepare necessary instruments. Requirements include graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program, validated experience, and certification as a surgical technologist. A minimum of 3 years in perioperative services is necessary. This position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program is required.
• Completion of First Assistant program or competency verified by a sponsoring surgeon is necessary.
• 3 years of perioperative services experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist during operative and invasive procedures as first assistant.
• Maintain sterile field and anticipate needs of the surgical team.
• Prepare and provide required sterile instruments and equipment.
• Maintains sterile field and supports the surgical team.

Skills

Scrub tech skills

Sterile field maintenance

Operating room assistance

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

Completion of First Assistant program or verified competency

Tools

Medical devices & sterile technique

Job description

Overview

Sign-on Available up to $5,000

Responsibilities

Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. Assists OR staff in the assigned room/case. At time facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment in the role of scrub tech. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

Qualifications

Education

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

Work Experience

• 3 years perioperative services experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required and
• Certified surgical assistant (CSA), Certified surgical first assistant (CSFA), Surgical assistant, certified, (SA-C) or equivalent certification Required

Company Name: Piedmont Newton Hospital