Surgical Tech First Assist Coordinator, Operating Room - Variable Shift

Mercy Health Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a qualified Surgical First Assistant to support our operating teams before, during, and after procedures. The role requires hands-on assistance, instrument handling, and patient positioning to ensure safety and efficiency in the operating suite.

Ideal candidates will have a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology background and 3–5 years in a First Assist role, with certification credentials such as NTSBSA, CSFA, or ABSA.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Surgical Technology program accredited by CAAHEP.
• Three to Five years experience as First Assist.

Responsibilities

• Place equipment and supplies in the operating room as instructed.
• Assist team to position patient on the table.
• Scrub arms and hands, don gown and gloves.
• Maintain fluids for use during operation.
• Hand instruments to surgeon and assist with exposure and hemostasis.
• Apply dressings post-surgery and count instruments and sponges.
• Sterilize equipment and clean the operating room.
• Assist in positioning and in procedures per surgeon preference.
• Perform tasks including graft preparation and robotic assistance as trained.
• Support the director with training and scheduling of assistants.

Skills

First Assist

Education

Surgical Tech Degree

Job description

OVERVIEW

Provides comprehensive support to the surgical team before, during, and after surgical procedures, ensuring efficient workflow, patient safety, and a high standard of care. Performs assigned duties and responsibilities as needed to support the surgical team and department.

Schedule

40 hours per week

Shift

Variable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions.
• Assists team members to place and position patient on table.
• Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves.
• Maintains supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operation.
• Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
• Puts dressings on patient following surgery.
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
• Washes and sterilizes equipment.
• Cleans operating room.
• The surgical assistant facilitates the safe positioning of the patient according to the surgeon's preference, patient's anatomical and physiological limits and surgical procedure to be performed. A preoperative introduction visit may be done to assess the surgical site to better aid in positioning. Assists circulator and anesthesia provider in preparation of the patient of the patient.
• The surgical assistant performs specific tasks according to individual surgeon preference utilizing appropriate techniques including, but not limited to incision and layered closure of surgical sites, providing exposure, achieving hemostasis by means of injection, manual and topical methods, and application of appropriate energy sources, manipulation and dissection/removal of tissues, aides in implanting, securing and /or removal of devices and drains, and applying appropriate dressing material specific to procedure.
• The surgical assistant applies any other specific dressing material such as splints or casts, assess skin integrity, assists in transfer of the patient, and follow the patient to recovery if needed or directly by the surgeon.
• The surgical assistant who has appropriate training also performs under surgeon supervision other procedures including but not limited to: vein and graft harvesting, graft and implant preparation, assist in robotic procedures after education has been accomplished in these areas.
• The surgical assistant performs additional duties as delegated by the surgeon in cooperation with state and local policy.
• The coordinator will assist the director in training and scheduling for other surgical assistants to cover staffing and on call needs.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate from Surgical Technology program which has been accredited by CAAHEP
Three to Five years experience in role of First Assist

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

NTSBSA, CSFA, or ABSA certification

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; employee adherence to annual education and certification requirements

SUPERVISES

Directly supervises technicians in the Surgical First Assist. Supervisory responsibilities are conducted in accordance with directives of management, the organization's policies, and applicable laws.

PAY RANGE:

$32.47 - $48.70

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women