Surgical Scrub Technician Certified First Assistant PMC Part-time

Christus Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Surgical Scrub Tech in Santa Fe, responsible for assisting in surgeries and ensuring patient safety during procedures. Candidates should have an accredited education in surgical technology, relevant certifications, and experience to provide high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for Surgical Scrub Tech.
• Current Surgical Scrub Tech certification and Certified Surgical First Assist certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Surgical Scrub Tech with CSFA certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance under surgeon's supervision during procedures.
• Handle tissue, provide exposure, and utilize instruments.
• Perform suturing and maintain homeostasis.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical procedures

Communication skills

Team building skills

Surgical assisting skills

Instrumentation skills

Education

Accredited program for Surgical Scrub Tech

Job description

Description

Responsible for providing technical assistance under the direct supervision and direction of the operating surgeon. The primary patient population is adults, but may provide care to patients of all ages. Performs the usual functions pertaining to the perioperative experience, but in addition performs a number of intraoperative functions which may include: Handling tissue, providing exposure, using instruments, suturing and providing homeostasis.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program for Surgical Scrub Tech

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current Surgical Scrub Tech certification, Certified Surgical First Assist certification, BLS required.

SKILLS:

• Specific knowledge of surgical procedures


• Extensive communication skills, team building skills, surgical assisting and instrumentation skills.

EXPERIENCE: Surgical Scrub Tech minimum 2 years with CSFA certification

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: CSV surgical services

ENVIRONMENT:

Bloodborne pathogen: C

Employee will be instructed in Universal Precautions and Right to Know. Employee will be expected to utilize all protective equipment available whenever there is a potential for exposure to infectious materials or hazardous chemicals. Cleaning, repair and replacement of this protective equipment will be furnished by the hospital. Utilizes available tools to prevent worker injuries.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Intermittent physical effort such as walking, standing, sitting and those activities involved with patient care. Occasional pushing, pulling, and lifting. Flexibility in scheduling required.