Surgical Technologist First Assistant - Sign On Bonus Available!

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Matching 401k

Paid Medical Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to join their team at Arnett Hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, floating between multiple surgical locations, and engaging in a variety of surgical services including Robotic, Cardiovascular, and Ortho procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong surgical assistance skills and a commitment to maintaining a sterile environment. With a focus on professional development, this position allows for growth through leadership roles and training opportunities. If you're passionate about surgical care and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires certification as a Certified First Assistant and Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in surgical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Ensure readiness of surgical equipment and assist in patient positioning.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Emergency Procedure Readiness

Mentoring and Training

Knowledge of Surgical Equipment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Surgical Instruments

Advanced Technology in Surgery

Job description

Overview

Join our team at Arnett Hospital, where we foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment dedicated to continuous growth and development. With 6 ORs at the main hospital and 6 ORs at the surgery center, you'll have the opportunity to float between both locations, gaining diverse experience. We offer a variety of career advancement opportunities through leadership roles, PPC, precepting, and staffing committees. Our dynamic programs include Robotic, Cardiovascular, Peripheral Vascular, Ortho, GYN, Urology, and General services, providing a supportive setting for professional development.

This position is a day shift role working 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday. On-call and Holiday required.

CSFAs provide service and support as a clinical expert before, during, and after surgical procedures. Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment, supplies and instrumentation in the operating room prior to each operation and to maintain readiness for emergency procedures at all times. Provides first line assistance to the surgeon in the operating room as allowed by professional and legal standards. Assists in positioning of the patient and the turnover of the operating room after the procedure ensuring proper routing and/or processing of all specimens, equipment, instrumentation and supplies. Works as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. Trains colleagues on various skills and tasks. Acts as a resource or mentor to colleagues with less experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires High School Diploma/GED. Associate's Degree preferred.
• Requires certification as a Certified First Assistant obtained from the NBSTSA.
• Requires certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist obtained from the NBSTSA.
• Requires Basic Life Support Certification.
• Requires the ability to resource advanced technology.
• Requires documentation of 19 Contact Hours of Continuing Education.
• Requires knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Requires strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

As part of an award-winning hospital system, our part-time and full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which includes competitive pay, development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, matching 401k, paid medical leave, and health, dental and vision insurance.