Surgical Technologist First Assistant - Operating Room, Providence Hospital

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health Systems in Mobile is seeking a Surgical Technologist - First Assistant. This role involves providing crucial aid during surgeries, including hemostasis, patient positioning, and postoperative care.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, be a Certified Surgical Technologist with 3 years of experience and must possess certification as a Surgical First Assistant. Competitive benefits are offered to qualified employees.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assisting program is necessary.
• Certification upon hire as a CSFA from NBSTSA is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist in exposure, hemostasis, and closure during surgeries.
• Perform preoperative and postoperative duties.
• Adhere to all infection control and safety standards.

Skills

Surgical assistance techniques

Infection control standards

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Surgical Assisting program

Certification as a Certified Surgical First Assistant

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• SurgicalTechnologist- First Assistants provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimalresults for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, theSurgicalTechnologist- First Assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitateproper patient care. TheSurgicalTechnologist- First Assistant performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance withhospital policy and appropriate lawsand regulations.The role of theSurgicalTechnologist- First Assistant includes Positioning the patient; Providing visualization of the operative site; Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis; Participating in volume replacement or autotransfusion techniques as appropriate; Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes; Selecting and applying appropriate wound dressings; Providing assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue; Regular and prompt attendance; Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; Related duties as required.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist Required
• Completion of a Surgical Assisting program accredited through the Accreditaton Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) Required
• Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) Upon Hire Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.