Surgical Tech First Assistant (Mon-Thurs 8p-6a)

Berger Health System; Ohio; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Berger Health System is seeking a Surgical Tech First Assistant for night shifts at Pickerington Methodist Hospital. You'll provide essential support during surgical procedures and demonstrate critical thinking skills while managing complex surgical environments. This role offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus and an opportunity to join a supportive and innovative healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in Surgical Technology.
• 2 years experience as a Surgical Tech in a main OR.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides surgical assistance to the surgeon, ensuring proper exposure and hemostasis.
• Completes closure of fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and skin under surgeon direction.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and communicates effectively with staff.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Surgical Assistance

Wound Care

Hemostasis

Education

Associate's Degree: Surgical Technology

CST - Certified Surgical Tech

Job description

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Surgical Tech First Assistant (Mon-Thurs 8p-6a)

Apply locations PICKERINGTON METHODIST HOSPITAL time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR125086

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Job Description Summary:

The Certified First Assistant in Surgery (CFA) provides assistance to the surgeon or group of surgeons during an operative procedure as a first or second assistant providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.

Responsibilities And Duties:

Provides assistance to the surgeon providing exposure, hemostasis, and other technical skills.

Provides wound exposure through proper use of retractors so surgeon may clearly view operative site.

Through use of suction and sponges, provides a dry field of operation to permit optimum vision of tissue, viscera, vessels, etc.

Provides hemostasis by use of clamps, cautery, ligation

Completes closure of fascia, subcutaneous tissue and skin under the direction of the surgeon

Competent in 4-6 service lines, one of which must be advanced orthopedics, soft tissue robotics, complex cardiovascular, or neurosurgery (cranial).

Assumes other tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility when assigned by supervising physician.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree: Surgical TechnologyBLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, CST - Certified Surgical Tech - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Additional Job Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Surgical Technology or combined ST/Health related Associate degree program or an Accredited First Assistant Program

• 2 years as a Surg Tech in an inpatient/OP main OR

• CSTF or SA-C required

• Preceptor

• BLS

• Must demonstrate basic critical thinking skills on their introductory team

• Will perform primary role independently

• Will demonstrate the ability to anticipate surgeon needs and communicates these with staff

• Will identify actual or potential emergency situations and intervene safely with assistance and/or supervision

• Competent in 4-6 service lines, one of which must be advanced orthopedics, soft tissue robotics,complex CV or neurosurgery (cranial).

Certified First Assistant - Monday through Thursday, Night Shift working 8pm-6am at Pickerington Methodist Hospital

$7,500 SIGN ON BONUS

External applicants may be eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. Previously employed applicants who have been gone from the organization more than 90 days may also be eligible.

Work Shift:

Night

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Surgery Main

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