Surgical Technologist - FA

Sarahbush; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center is looking for a Surgical Technologist to join their Operating Room team. The role involves assisting in surgical procedures, maintaining patient care standards, and supporting the surgical team during operations.

Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree and certifications in BLS and CST. A generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 is offered. This full-time position requires strong communication skills and a commitment to patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Certification as CST and CSFA from recognized boards.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical technologist duties according to practice standards.
• Assist in emergency procedures and scheduled surgeries.
• Maintain an environment of patient care and safety.

Skills

Basic communication skills

Surgical instruments usage

Aseptic techniques

Education

Associate's Degree

BLS or CPR certification

CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant

CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

Job description

## Surgical Technologist - FAApplylocations: Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Centerposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR103702**Internal Employees: Please ensure that you are logged into Workday and applying through the Jobs Hub before proceeding.**Surgical Technologist - FA**Job Description**Surgical Technologist-First Assistants are responsible for performing at a competent level of technologist practice and according to the standards of practice for the area. Performs patient care and service through a multidisciplinary team approach. Provides assistance in emergency procedures as well as elective and scheduled cases. Functions to maintain an environment of caring and concern for patients and staff members according to principles of patient focused care and customer service.Department: Operating RoomHours: Full-time, 40 hours/weekRequired: Associate degree, CST, CFA, & BLS within 90 days of hireSign-on Bonus of $10,000**Responsibilities**Applies principles of disinfection and sterilization., Assists in the positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient., Assists with clean up and case turnover., Assumes accountability for verification of operative procedure being performed., Demonstrates knowledge of basic aseptic techniques., Demonstrates knowledge of patient identification., Handles, identifies, and delivers all specimens, cultures, implantable devices, and homografts., Operates and maintains equipment according to recommended manufacturers instructions and policies and procedures., Operates flash sterilizer and Steris sterilizer., Participates in the evaluation of the patient care delivery system., Performs first assisting duties according to standards of practice as assigned. Participates in the development and maintenance of competencies necessary to function in the first assistant role., Performs scrub duties as assigned to maintain clinical skills., Provides hemostasis, wound exposure, handles and cuts tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissues, and applies dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon. Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose. , Scrubs all operative procedures performed., Seeks assistance when situation is beyond the ORT/LPN’s knowledge and experience., Takes call as scheduled., Uses basic communication skills to obtain and provide pertinent patient care information to other team members, establish professional rapport with other team members and surgeons, maintain patient/family confidentiality, achieve desired outcomes, and serve as the patient advocate., Utilizes surgeon preference card and case cart pick list to competently prepare for operative procedures.**Requirements**Associate's Degree (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, CST-Certified Surgical Technologist - Sarah Bush Lincoln**Compensation**Estimated Compensation Range$35.43 - $54.92