Surgical Technician – First Assist CVOR

Trinity Health; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Benefits day one

Retirement savings with employer match

Generous PTO + 7 paid holidays

Colleague well-being resources

No mandatory overtime

Employee referral incentive program

CEU’s and supportive team

Job summary

Saint Joseph Health System in Mishawaka, IN is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support operative teams in preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care. The role emphasizes patient safety, adherence to laws and regulations, and alignment with the organization's mission.

Graduate from an accredited surgical assisting program, CSFA/CSA/SA-C certification, and 2 years OR experience are required; experience harvesting leg veins is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited surgical assisting program.
• CSFA, CSA, or SA-C certification required.
• 2 years in operating room as a surgical technologist or current certification.
• Experience harvesting leg veins is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative: facilitate safe positioning per surgeon's preference and patient limits.
• Intraoperative: assist with incision, exposure, hemostasis, tissue handling, and device management.
• Postoperative: apply dressings, assess skin integrity, and assist in patient transfer.
• Support surgical procedures and contribute to performance improvement standards.
• Adhere to patient safety, asepsis, and regulatory requirements throughout care.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Patient safety

Education

Surgical assisting program

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:

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Why Saint Joseph Health System?

At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly, or hard.We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

What we offer:

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment
• Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays
• Colleague well-being resources
• No mandatory overtime
• Employee referral incentive program
• State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach

What you will do:

• Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
• Preoperative – The surgical assistant facilitates the safe positioning of the patient according to the surgeon's preference, patient's anatomical and physiological limits and surgical procedure to be performed. A preoperative introduction visit may be done to assess the surgical site to better aid in positioning. Assists circulator and anesthesia provider in preparation of the patient to include but not limited to: Foley catheter placement, tourniquet application, placement of intravenous catheters, cricoid pressure application, and other procedures as needed.
• Intraoperative – The surgical assistant performs specific tasks according to individual surgeon preference utilizing appropriate techniques including, but not limited to: incision and layered closure of surgical sites, providing exposure, achieving hemostasis, by means of injection, manual and topical methods and application of appropriate energy sources, manipulation and dissection/removal of tissues, aides in implanting, securing and/or removal of devices and drains and applying appropriate dressing material specific to procedure.
• 5. Postoperative – The surgical assistant applies any other specific dressing material such as splints or casts, assesses skin integrity, assists in transfer of the patient and follows the patient to recovery if needed or directed by surgeon.
• 6. Specialty Procedures – The surgical assistant who has appropriate training also performs under surgeon supervision other procedures including but not limited to: vein and graft harvesting and graft and implant preparationPractices performance improvement standards and promotes staff participation in PI activities.
• 8. Evaluates the patient’s response to care delivered and the level of outcome achievement.
• 9. Applies theoretical knowledge of asepsis, wound healing, infectious diseases process, surgical anatomy and physiology, safety issues and operative techniques for surgical procedures on which he/she assists.
• 10. Additional Duties – The surgical assistant performs additional duties as delegated by the surgeon or facility in cooperation with state and local policy.
• 11. Performs other related duties as assigned or as workload or staffing variations require.

What you will need:

• Graduate from an accredited surgical assisting program.
• CSFA, CSA, or SA-C certification required.
• 2 years in operating room as a surgical technologist or current certification
• Experience independently harvesting leg veins preferred .

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.