Surgical First Assistant: Precision OR Support

Community Health Systems; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Texas is seeking a Surgical Technician First Assistant to provide direct support to surgeons during procedures, maintain sterile field and hand instruments. The role emphasizes efficient operative tasks and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure patient safety.

The position requires 1-3 years of acute care experience and active CST/CSFA/CSA certifications, with BCLS required and ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years as Surgical Technician or First Assist in an acute care setting.
• Proficient in sterile technique and infection control.
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and respond quickly.

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.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Aseptic principles

Sterile field maintenance

Intraoperative communication

Team collaboration

Education

CST Certification

CSFA Certification

CSA Certification

Job description

Community Health Systems in Texas is seeking a Surgical Technician First Assistant to provide direct support to surgeons during procedures, maintain sterile field and hand instruments. The role emphasizes efficient operative tasks and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure patient safety.

The position requires 1-3 years of acute care experience and active CST/CSFA/CSA certifications, with BCLS required and ACLS preferred.