Surgical First Assistant: Life-Saving OR Partner

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to work with Anesthesia, surgeons, and other surgical personnel before, during, and after procedures. The role requires adherence to sterile technique and precise use of surgical equipment to support patient care.

The successful candidate will assist in positioning, hemostasis, and closure under physician direction, with duties spanning the perioperative process in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of Surgical Technologist program required.
• Experience as a Surgical Technologist or Surgical Nurse desired but not required.
• Current Surgical Technologist Certification. American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. Current First Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up individual cases correctly using doctor’s preference cards as a reference utilizing appropriate instruments and prosthetic devices.
• Applies medical technology of anatomy and physiology correctly.
• Employs proper aseptic techniques, demonstrates dexterity, and anticipates surgical team needs.
• Operates sterilizers according to instruction or policy following hospital procedures.
• Monitors implantable devices by sterile technique and proper function.
• Checks equipment for proper functioning prior to procedure.
• Uses and cares for equipment, tables, cautery units and specialty equipment appropriately.
• Follows direction from physician to ensure patient is positioned appropriately and safely.
• Provides appropriate visualization of the operative site under the direction of the physician.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist the physician maintain/obtain hemostasis.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist the physician with closure of body planes.
• Applies appropriate wound dressings as ordered by the physician.
• Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, stays focused under pressure, and meets attendance/punctuality requirements.

Education

Surgical Technologist program completion

Job description

Phelps Health is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to work with Anesthesia, surgeons, and other surgical personnel before, during, and after procedures. The role requires adherence to sterile technique and precise use of surgical equipment to support patient care.

The successful candidate will assist in positioning, hemostasis, and closure under physician direction, with duties spanning the perioperative process in a hospital setting.