Surgical First Assistant / OR Technician

La-Paz-Regional-Hospital-; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

La-Paz-Regional-Hospital- is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to work under the supervision of the surgeon in the operating room. The role may involve duties of a surgical technician and requires meticulous sterile technique and instrument handling.

Responsibilities include assisting the surgeon intraoperatively, maintaining asepsis, performing instrument counts, and ensuring room readiness. Minimum qualifications include accredited Surgical Technician and First Assist programs with BLS

Qualifications

• Must graduate from accredited Surgical Technician Program and First Assist Program.
• Current Certification as Surgical Technician/First Assist.
• BLS Certification required.
• Two years of Surgical Technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Interacts professionally with patient and family and provides explanations and reassurance.
• Assists surgeon during intraoperative phase and anticipates needs.
• Maintains sterile field and aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Completes instrument counts and reports discrepancies to circulating nurse and surgeon.
• Cleans, processes and sterilizes instruments and maintains supply readiness.
• Sets up and prepares OR with instruments, sutures, and supplies 15 minutes prior to procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Surgical Technician Program

First Assist Program

BLS Certification

Job description

La-Paz-Regional-Hospital- is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to work under the supervision of the surgeon in the operating room. The role may involve duties of a surgical technician and requires meticulous sterile technique and instrument handling.

Responsibilities include assisting the surgeon intraoperatively, maintaining asepsis, performing instrument counts, and ensuring room readiness. Minimum qualifications include accredited Surgical Technician and First Assist programs with BLS