Surgical First Assistant- Weekends

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Martinsburg, West Virginia is looking for a Surgical Technician to assist in perioperative care. The role requires a CAAHEP accredited graduate, with a minimum of 3 years experience in surgical technology. Responsibilities include assisting during surgeries, maintaining sterile environments, and supporting patient care. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting, with physical requirements of lifting and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• 3 years as a Surgical Technician required.
• 5 years as a Surgical Technician preferred.
• Compliance with physical and environmental demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient positioning and surgical procedures.
• Maintain the integrity of the sterile field.
• Perform duties as assigned within the scope of practice.
• Maintain sterile field throughout procedures.
• Placement of drains and suturing as directed by surgeon.
• Support hemostasis and tissue retraction as needed.

Skills

Demonstrated quality outcomes

Computer Literacy

Organization skills

Team Development

Education

CAAHEP accredited Surgical Assistant graduate

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

BLS certified within 30 days of hire

Job description

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Under the direct guidance and supervision of the primary operative surgeon, assists the surgeon in the perioperative care of patients and performs duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• CAAHEP accredited Surgical Assistant graduate.
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) by NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technician.
• BLS certified within 30 days of hire.

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• CAAHEP accredited Surgical Assistant graduate.
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) by NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technician.
• BLS certified within 30 days of hire.

Experience

• 3 years as a Surgical Technician.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years as a Surgical Technician.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of a Certified Surgical Technician II.
• Assist in patient positioning.
• Placement of pneumatic tourniquet.
• Urinary catheter placement.
• Assists with holding or manipulation of surgical instruments intraoperatively as directed by the surgeon.
• Prepping of the surgical site including draping patient with surgeon’s guidelines.
• Maintains hemostasis by any manner to include but not limited to clamping, cauterizing or ligating as directed by surgeon.
• Provide retraction and manipulation of tissue and organs with regard to tissue type and appropriate technique as directed by the surgeon.
• Assist in placement and suturing of surgical drains.
• Closure of any and all layers of wounds as per surgeon’s directive.
• Assist with all procedures under direction of the surgeon.
• Maintain integrity of sterile field.
• Other duties as defined and within scope of practice, skill set and level of competence.

Physical Requirements

• Able to bend, stoop, and reach and capable of normal rotation.
• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, 20 lbs. of force frequently and/or 10 lbs. of force constantly. Department of Labor Medium duty standard.
• Able to stand and walk for an 8 to 10 hour shift.
• May be required to travel between facilities.

Working Environment

• Hospital clinical setting.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated quality outcomes.
• Computer Literacy.
• Organization skills.
• Team Development.

Additional Job Description

12hrs x 3- weekends

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Shift

Weekend (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center

72 BMC Nursing Operating Room

Address

2500 Hospital Drive
Martinsburg
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.