Surgical Technician First Assist - $25k Sign-On + 401(k)

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Sign On Bonus: $25,000

Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000

Competitive salary and comprehensive…

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network is seeking a Surgical Technician First Assist to provide direct support to surgeons during procedures, maintaining a sterile field and supplying instruments for efficient operations. The role includes positioning patients, retracting tissues, controlling bleeding, suturing, and assisting in critical tasks in a fast-paced OR.

The position requires 1–3 years of acute care experience, CST/CSFA/CSA certification, and BCLS; ACLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience as Surgical Technician or First Assist in acute care.
• CST, CSFA, or CSA certification required.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

• Functions as scrub person, preparing sterile supplies and instruments.
• Performs first assistant duties for exposure, suction, and sponging as directed.
• Handles tissues, clamps vessels, coagulates bleeding points, places drains.
• Assists with wound closure including suturing and dressing.
• Maintains sterility, follows infection control protocols and safety standards.
• Prepares and transports instruments for decontamination and sterilization.
• Contributes to post-procedure room turnover and cleanup.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Aseptic principles

Team communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Lutheran Health Network is seeking a Surgical Technician First Assist to provide direct support to surgeons during procedures, maintaining a sterile field and supplying instruments for efficient operations. The role includes positioning patients, retracting tissues, controlling bleeding, suturing, and assisting in critical tasks in a fast-paced OR.

The position requires 1–3 years of acute care experience, CST/CSFA/CSA certification, and BCLS; ACLS is preferred.