Surgical Technologist - First Assistant-Prov Operating Room- USA Providence Hospital

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

Job summary

USA Health seeks a Surgical Technologist - First Assistant to support surgical teams in Mobile, Alabama. The role involves crucial tasks during surgeries such as exposure, hemostasis, and closure, while ensuring proper patient care preoperatively and postoperatively. Candidates must have relevant certifications and experience in surgical settings to facilitate high-quality healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• Must hold CSFA certification from NBSTSA.
• Experience in surgery assisting and patient care techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure for surgeries.
• Perform preoperative and postoperative duties.
• Assist in securing drainage systems and applying dressings.

Skills

Intraoperative technical functions

Patient positioning

Hemostasis techniques

Wound dressing application

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Surgical Assisting program

Certification by NBSTSA as a CSFA

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 provide 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 wellbeing 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.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, three years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist, completion of a Surgical Assisting program accredited through the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), and certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA).

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.