Surgical First Assistant - Precise OR Support

Woodland Heights Medical Center; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Employer Match

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Personal Day

Family Medical Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Internal Promotion Opportunities

Job summary

Woodland Heights Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician First Assist to provide direct support to surgeons during procedures. You will maintain the sterile field, hand instruments, and assist with critical tasks such as positioning, tissue handling, and hemostasis.

The role requires 1–3 years of acute care experience and CST/CSFA or CSA certification options, with BCLS mandatory and ACLS preferred. This position emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Surgical Technician or First Assist in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a scrub person during surgical procedures, preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments, maintaining an organized sterile field, and providing necessary instruments and supplies to the surgical team.
• Performs first assistant duties, including providing exposure through instrument handling, retractors, suctioning, and sponging techniques as directed by the surgeon.
• Handles and dissects tissues, clamps blood vessels, coagulates bleeding points, and places drains as instructed by the surgeon.
• Assists with wound closure, including suturing subcutaneous layers and skin, applying staples, and dressing surgical sites per surgeon instructions.
• Ensures sterility and safety standards, conducting proper counting procedures with the RN circulator, following infection control protocols, and taking corrective actions if needed.
• Prepares and transports surgical instruments for decontamination, ensuring proper handling and sterilization for future use.
• Assists in post-procedure room turnover, ensuring procedural areas are properly cleaned and prepared for subsequent surgeries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Job description

Woodland Heights Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician First Assist to provide direct support to surgeons during procedures. You will maintain the sterile field, hand instruments, and assist with critical tasks such as positioning, tissue handling, and hemostasis.

The role requires 1–3 years of acute care experience and CST/CSFA or CSA certification options, with BCLS mandatory and ACLS preferred. This position emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced surgical environment.