Surgical Tech First Assistant: Exposure & Hemostasis

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Surgical Tech First Assistant to aid exposure, hemostasis, wound closure, and intraoperative functions under the surgeon’s direction. This role serves patients from infants to the elderly in alignment with hospital policy and patient safety goals.

The position requires a Certified Surgical Technologist with first assist training and a high school diploma or GED, plus preferred experience as a STFA.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist required with successful completion of accredited first assist program.
• High School Diploma or GED. Must meet and fulfill the Certified Surgical Technologist job description qualifications & competencies.
• Three (3) years Surgical Tech Experience, one (1) Year of First Assist Experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with positioning, prepping and draping.
• Provides hemostasis by clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels, and other means as directed by the surgeon.
• Provides exposure through appropriate use of retractors, instruments, suction, and sponging techniques.
• Accurately prepares specimens and communicates with the registered nurse.
• Handles tissue as directed by the surgeon.
• Suture fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and skin as directed by the surgeon.
• Place and suture drains as directed by the surgeon.
• Assist with removal of sutures and staples.
• Assist circulating nurse within scope of role as requested and under direction of RN
• Apply surgical dressings.
• Maintain aseptic technique/environment.
• Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy and physiology and operative technique to operative procedure.
• Perform other duties under the supervision of the surgeon.

Skills

Certified Surgical Technologist

First Assist Experience

Team coordination

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Surgical Tech First Assistant to aid exposure, hemostasis, wound closure, and intraoperative functions under the surgeon’s direction. This role serves patients from infants to the elderly in alignment with hospital policy and patient safety goals.

The position requires a Certified Surgical Technologist with first assist training and a high school diploma or GED, plus preferred experience as a STFA.