Surgical Technologist First Assistant - Operating Room, Providence Hospital

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health is looking for a Surgical Technologist- First Assistant in Mobile, Alabama. This role is integral in supporting surgical teams during operations, involving both intraoperative and pre/postoperative responsibilities. Applicants must have a high school diploma, 3 years of Certified Surgical Technologist experience, and specific certifications.

This is a great opportunity to advance healthcare in a community-focused environment with a commitment to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist Required.
• Completion of a Surgical Assisting program accredited by ARC/STSA Required.
• Certification by NBSTSA as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) upon hire Required.

Responsibilities

• Provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure during surgical operations.
• Perform preoperative and postoperative duties for patient care.
• Adhere to Infection Control and Safety Standards.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Education

Completion of a Surgical Assisting program

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 optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the SurgicalTechnologist- First Assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The SurgicalTechnologist- First Assistant performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. The role of the SurgicalTechnologist- 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.