Surgical First Assistant: Essential OR Support

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support surgical teams in patient care throughout surgical procedures. The role involves setting up surgeries, assisting physicians, and ensuring equipment functionality.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited Surgical Technologist program and may possess additional certifications. This full-time position entails physical and mental requirements with exposure to medical environments.

Qualifications

• Current Surgical Technologist Certification required.
• Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association.
• Current First Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up individual cases using preference cards and instruments.
• Monitor implantable devices.
• Provide visualization of the operative site.
• Assist with closure of body planes and apply wound dressings.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Technical dexterity

Patient positioning

Monitoring surgical equipment

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Tools

Sterilizers

Job description

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support surgical teams in patient care throughout surgical procedures. The role involves setting up surgeries, assisting physicians, and ensuring equipment functionality.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited Surgical Technologist program and may possess additional certifications. This full-time position entails physical and mental requirements with exposure to medical environments.