Surgical Technologist - First Assist

Ascension Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to serving communities with compassion and excellence. This role offers the opportunity to assist surgeons in critical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort. With a focus on professional growth, you'll be part of a team that values your contributions and empowers you to make a positive impact. Enjoy a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, health insurance options, and retirement plans. Embrace the chance to enhance your career while making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire required.
• Surgical Assistant credential from NBSTSA required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures ensuring patient safety.
• Prepare the surgical suite with necessary instruments and supplies.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Patient Positioning

Hemostasis Techniques

Wound Dressing Application

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or Technical Degree

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Surgery - Vascular

+ **Schedule:** Full time, day shift, working Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 3:00pm, rotating night, weekend, and holiday call requirements

+ **Hospital:** Ascension Via Christi, St Francis

+ **Location:** Wichita, KS

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures.

+ Position patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.

+ Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.

+ Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.

+ Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.

+ Assist in room clean up and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from OR room as needed at the completion of the surgical case.

+ Participate as a surgical team member in the preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date OR job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.

+ Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and SurgicalAssisting (NBSTSA) required.

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

**Additional Preferences**

+ Peripheral Vascular assisting experience preferred

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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**E-Verify Statement**

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