Surgical Technician First Assist

CommonSpirit Health; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 53,974 - 80,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education Benefit program

Awards for quality of care

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Prescott, AZ, is seeking a Surgical Tech First Assist to prepare the OR, assist the surgical team, and ensure patient safety. Candidates must have a high school diploma, CST/CSFA certification, and two years of scrub tech experience. The role offers a pay range of $39.18 to $58.28 per hour, along with relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy outdoor activities in Prescott's beautiful community while advancing your career!

Qualifications

• Two years of scrub tech experience.
• Six months recent first assistant on-the-job experience.
• Successful completion of an approved First Assistant program with a curriculum that includes didactic and clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare the operating room and surgical team for procedures.
• Set up surgical equipment and instruments.
• Assist the surgical team and ensure a sterile environment.

Skills

Adaptability

Strong team-player mindset

Enthusiasm for supporting surgical procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified First Assistant - Certified Surgical Technologists (CST/CSFA)

American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Cerner

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We are offering $10k in relocation assistance for this position!

As our Surgical Tech First Assist, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.

Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.

To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

• Maintains proficiency in the scrub tech role.
• Assists with positioning, prepping and draping.
• Provides exposure.
• Provides hemostasis.
• Provides knot tying and suturing.
• Handles tissue as needed.

Job Requirements

Minimum

• High School Diploma/GED
• Two years of scrub tech experience
• Certified First Assistant - Certified Surgical Technologists (CST/CSFA)
• Six months recent first assistant on-the-job experience and/or a letter of recommendation from surgeons for whom they performed as a first assistant
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider
• Successful completion of an approvedFirst Assistant program with a curriculum that includes didactic and clinical training designed for first assisting the surgeon

Preferred

• Electronic Medical Record or Cerner experience

Where You'll Work

At Dignity Health, living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now part of CommonSpirit Health, is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including network-wide opportunities to advance your career.

What started as a simple community hospital, is today a state-of-the-art healthcare system with two acute care hospitals, a network of primary and specialty care clinics, outpatient health and wellness centers, cardiac diagnostic centers, and outpatient medical imaging centers.

As you build your career at DH-YRMC, you’ll find Prescott is an inspiring place to live, work, and enjoy the outdoors.

• It is an inviting community with bygone charm and modern amenities.
• Local residents enjoy four spectacular seasons, while the area offers nearly year-round sunshine for any outdoor adventures.
• The carefree, relaxed lifestyle offers short commute opportunities, so you can focus on your career and your family.
• Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center extends this feeling with a strong sense of family, security, and belonging. Our compassion and commitment to quality care have earned awards, such as the Stroke Care Excellence Award (2022), Neuroscience Excellence Award (2021, 2020), and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Awards (2020, 2021) and have placed us at the top of the charts in community and nationwide in healthcare. Come experience the incredible quality-of-life that Dignity Health-YRMC and Prescott have to offer!
• Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

Pay Range

$39.18 - $58.28 /hour