Surgical Tech, First Assistant

Baptist Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care services

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a full-time Surgical Tech, First Assistant to join our team in Homewood, Alabama. The successful candidate will assist surgeons in various procedures, demonstrating knowledge of anatomy and sterile techniques.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of recent surgical technology experience, as well as necessary certifications. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to perform various surgical tasks under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program is essential.
• Successful completion of an accredited First Assistant training course with clinical components is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of sterile techniques.
• Anticipate needs of the surgical procedure.
• Participate in sponge and instrument counts.
• Maintain surgical specimens for pathology evaluation.
• Assist in ordering supplies under management direction.
• Perform under the surgeon's supervision.

Skills

Sterile techniques

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Communication skills

Tissue handling

Professional attitude

Safety hazard recognition

Suturing

Education

High School diploma

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program

Completion of First Assistant training course

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is looking for a Surgical Tech, First Assistant position working full-time during the Day, in our Main OR. The Surgical Tech, First Assistant performs in the role of first assistant to the surgeon, able to perform all the duties associated with the Scrub Tech III role, demonstrating knowledge of anatomy, physiology and carrying out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal patient results.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates through clinical practice, a clear understanding of sterile techniques and has a working knowledge of the specialized instrumentation and equipment required for a variety of specialty procedures.
• Able to anticipate and prioritize the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure.
• Takes part in sponge, needle and instrument counts as dictated by the procedure.
• Responsible for maintaining the surgical specimens in a manner which identifies and preserves them for pathology evaluation.
• Assists in ordering and stocking of specialty supplies under the direction of management staff and departmental guidelines.
• Performs under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon.
• Understands the role of the first assistant in relation to the surgical team under the supervision of the circulating nurse.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the surgical team.
• Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of all surgical procedures and effectively providing assistance to the surgeon during those procedures requiring an assistant.
• Activities to include, but not limited to, positioning the patient, draping the patient, clamping and tying, cauterizing superficial bleeders, providing exposure through the use of retractors, maintaining a dry field through the use of suction equipment, following and cutting sutures, suturing subcutaneous skin and wound closure as directed by the surgeon.
• In performance of duties must display knowledge and skill in tissue handling, providing exposure, using instruments, suturing, and provision of homeostasis asepsis and infection control.
• Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate preventative and corrective action.
• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in surgical technology practice.
• Ability to perform in scrub role in all surgical specialties.
• Demonstrates professional attitude.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education / Training

• High School diploma.
• Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Successful completion of an accredited First Assistant training course which includes didactic and supervised clinical learning components.

Licensure / Certification

• National certification as Surgical Technologist from one of the following is required:
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)(www.nbstsa.org) – renewed every 4 years; or
  • Tech in Surgery - Certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (www.ncctinc.com) – renewed annually.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of recent diversified surgical technology experience.