Surgical First Assist Technologist

SSM Health; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical procedures with precision and care. This role requires a strong foundation in surgical techniques and the ability to work collaboratively with a team. You will be responsible for preparing surgical instruments, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and ensuring a safe and efficient operating room environment. The ideal candidate will possess an Associate's degree and relevant certifications, along with a passion for patient care and surgical excellence. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your skills and offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Daily Pay

Tuition Coverage

Adoption Assistance

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited surgical tech program is mandatory.
• Three years of surgical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during various surgical procedures with skill and precision.
• Prepare equipment and anticipate patient needs during surgery.

Skills

Surgical Instrument Handling

Suturing Techniques

Critical Judgment

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Associate's Degree

Clinical Certification

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Certified First Assistant

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton

Worker Type: Regular

All candidates must have completed an accredited surgical tech program to be eligible to apply!

Sign-on Bonus: Please speak with your recruiter about sign-on bonus eligibility!

Schedule Options: Full Time / Part Time / PRN (on call shifts required)

Benefits: Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:

• Getting paid every day!
• Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year
• Adoption assistance
• Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer matching plans
• Long & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)

*Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply.

Job Summary: Assists surgeons skillfully during a variety of surgical procedures.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose as directed by the surgeon. Provides exposure of operative site through use of retractors and other instruments and through suctioning and sponging.
• Sutures skillfully all varieties of tissue with the appropriate suture materials and suturing techniques. Handles all variety of tissue appropriately to reduce potential for injury or compromised blood supply.
• Anticipates and plans individualized care based on advanced knowledge of the surgical procedure and anticipates unexpected patient and surgeon needs.
• Prepares equipment, supply and resource needs based on an individualized plan of care. Re-evaluates and modifies resource needs as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of a variety of surgical procedures. Implements a plan of care that incorporates physician prescribed treatments, nursing assessments and diagnostic data in a manner that is prioritized, timely, and integrated with the plan of care. Utilizes critical judgment to analyze patient assessment data to develop an appropriate plan of care.
• Performs in a variety of surgical specialties as needed.
• Demonstrates competence in delegation, problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building. Evaluates care given by team members and gives feedback. Effectively supervises team members and maintains accountability for standard of care provided. Acts as a resource to other team members.
• Demonstrates and maintains knowledge and skills necessary to meet physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, and age appropriate needs of each patient.
• Organizes and utilizes time efficiently. Demonstrates appropriate prioritization. Maintains an organized work environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively on a team. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with patients, significant others, multidisciplinary team members and co-workers.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Associate's degree or Clinical Certification

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constant use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving patients.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and gripping.
• Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less.
• Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs.
• Occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more.
• Occasional use of sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional keyboard use/data entry.
• Rare kneeling.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified First Assistant - American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)
• Or
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

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