Surgical Technologist & First Assist - Impactful OR Support

Lake Havasu Community Health Center LLC; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Havasu Community Health Center LLC is seeking a Surgical Technologist / First Assist to support the surgical team before, during, and after procedures. The role provides first-assist support to the surgeon within education, training, and scope of practice.

Responsibilities include preparing the OR, maintaining sterile technique, assisting with positioning, instrumentation, wound closure, and post-procedure care, while collaborating with perioperative staff and adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology and/or Surgical First Assistant program
• Current CST certification or required per state
• CSFA/CSA or other Surgical First Assistant credential
• Current BLS certification
• Experience in OR/ambulatory surgery preferred
• Knowledge of sterile technique and infection prevention
• Experience providing first-assist services preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room with equipment, instruments, supplies and sterile setup.
• Review physician preference cards and ensure instruments/implants are available.
• Maintain sterile technique and infection prevention throughout procedures.
• Perform surgical counts with the circulating RN.
• Anticipate surgeon needs by passing instruments and supplies efficiently.
• Assist with patient positioning, skin prep, draping and perioperative tasks.
• Provide first-assist functions including exposure, retraction, hemostasis, and tissue handling.
• Assist with wound closure under the surgeon's direction.
• Assist with room turnover and instrument handling after procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses and perioperative staff.

Skills

CST certification

CSFA/CSA credential

BLS certification

OR experience

Perioperative knowledge

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology and/or Surgical First Assistant program

Job description

Lake Havasu Community Health Center LLC is seeking a Surgical Technologist / First Assist to support the surgical team before, during, and after procedures. The role provides first-assist support to the surgeon within education, training, and scope of practice.

Responsibilities include preparing the OR, maintaining sterile technique, assisting with positioning, instrumentation, wound closure, and post-procedure care, while collaborating with perioperative staff and adhering to safety standards.