Surgical First Assistant – Day Shift with Excellent Benefits

OH_MCHS Mount Carmel Health System; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist First Assist to join our team in Ohio. This part-time daytime role supports patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, setting up and maintaining the surgical field and assisting the surgeon during operative procedures.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with ARC-ST CFA or CAAHEP preferred. Certification through NCCSA, ABSA, NBSTSA is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ARC-ST CFA or CAAHEP preferred for certification.
• Professional certifications from NCCSA/ABSA/NBSTSA are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under RN supervision and maintain surgical field.
• Perform observable technical tasks delegated by the surgeon.
• Operate within state and federal licensure boundaries for non-physician roles.
• Maintain focus on task and re-prioritize amidst interruptions.
• Assist in safe patient positioning under RN guidance.
• Assist in surgical case preparation (equipment, supplies, instruments).
• Collaborate with surgeon to expose field and handle tissue during procedures.
• Anticipate and assist with hemostasis and tissue drainage management.
• Close incisions as directed by the surgeon and apply wound dressings.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ARC-ST CFA program or CAAHEP preferred

Tools

NCCSA CSA

ABSA SA-C

NBSTSA CSFA

Job description

Mount Carmel Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist First Assist to join our team in Ohio. This part-time daytime role supports patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, setting up and maintaining the surgical field and assisting the surgeon during operative procedures.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with ARC-ST CFA or CAAHEP preferred. Certification through NCCSA, ABSA, NBSTSA is beneficial.