Surg Tech First Assist

Piedmont Healthcare; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Georgia is seeking an experienced first assistant for operative and invasive procedures. Responsibilities include preparing sterile instruments and supporting the surgical team. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited surgical technologist program, have 3 years of perioperative experience, and hold necessary certifications like CST and BCLS. This role demands maintaining the sterile environment and anticipating the needs of the OR team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Completion of the First Assistant program or competency verified.
• 3 years of perioperative services experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist during operative and invasive procedures.
• Prepare and provide required sterile instruments and supplies.
• Maintain sterile field and respond to surgical team needs.

Skills

Surgical procedures assistance

Sterile field maintenance

Equipment preparation

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

Tools

Sterile instruments

Job description

Overview

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

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Macon North