Certified Surgical Assistant First Assist, (CSTFA)

Lifepoint Health • Missoula, MT

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About The Position

At Community Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve. The Surgical Technologist is an allied health professional competent in surgical procedures and an integral part of the surgical care team. The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision and delegation of a surgeon to facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures. The Surgical Technologist is an expert in theory and application of aseptic and sterile technique, knowledgeable of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and surgeon preferences to properly prepare the sterile field, supplies, instrumentation, and equipment. During the surgery, the Surgical Technologist provides appropriate instrumentation and assists through a combination of knowledge, participation, anticipation, and critical thinking. The Surgical Technologist works alongside and assists the circulating nurse as well as other members of the surgical team.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology through an accredited Surgical Technology program
• National Certification as a Surgical Technologist through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• American Heart Association healthcare provider BLS, within one month of hire
• Verbal, written, and computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 1-year surgical technologist acute care experience

Responsibilities

• Completion of case carts
• Proper communication with operating room staff
• Cleaning and care of operating rooms, core, and equipment
• Decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of instrumentation
• Surgeon preference card maintenance
• Supply outdates
• Weekday and weekend call coverage

Benefits

• Shift differential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees