Cert Surgical Technologist First Assist - Shawnee Mission

AdventHealth•Mission, TX

13d•$29 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist prepares operating suites and selects appropriate surgical equipment and supplies using physician preference cards. During procedures, the role supports the surgeon by handling instruments and supplies, anticipating needs, maintaining visibility of operative sites, achieving hemostasis, assisting with closures and dressings, and supporting safe patient positioning. The role maintains aseptic technique, participates in counts and time-out verification, safely handles medications and solutions, and prepares instruments for transport and terminal sterilization. Additional duties may be assigned. The position is full-time on the day shift at AdventHealth in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. The listed pay range is $29.33–$54.55. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant certifications, and the knowledge and abilities specified in the posting. An associate degree, surgical technology course completion, and related experience are preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
One of the following certifications: NBSTSA Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), ABSA Surgical Assistant - Certified (SA-C), or State Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA).
Ability to prepare surgical suites with appropriate instruments, resources, and supplies based on surgeon preference cards.
Knowledge of instruments, supplies, and equipment used for surgical procedures.
Understanding of procedures being performed and ability to anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
Strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and a team mentality.
Current knowledge of patient rights and ability to respect cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values.
Current knowledge of applicable regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards and requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals.
Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Previous first assistant experience related to the area of specialty.
Knowledge of anatomy.
General knowledge of asepsis, healing, infectious disease processes, surgical anatomy and physiology, safety issues, and operative techniques.
Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Course.
Completion of a Certified Surgical First Assisting Program.
Associate degree.
NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
At least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare operating suites using physician preference cards and update the cards as instructed.
Select appropriate surgical equipment and supplies based on physician preferences.
Achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis using appropriate techniques.
Assist with body plane closures, wound dressing applications, and securing drainage systems.
Provide visualization of operative sites through tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suction, and irrigation.
Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures while anticipating the surgeon’s needs.
Assist with patient positioning using stabilizing equipment while prioritizing comfort and safety.
Maintain strict aseptic technique, monitor team members for breaks in technique, and perform surgical hand scrubs and don gowns and gloves.
Perform instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator as needed.
Participate in surgical site and patient verification during the time-out procedure and address discrepancies or concerns.
Measure and pass medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions while following safe handling and labeling policies.
Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization, perform point-of-use cleaning, and prepare instrumentation for transport to the decontamination area.
Perform other duties as assigned.