Certified Surgical First Assist Technologist

SSM Health • Shawnee, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists surgeons skillfully during a variety of surgical procedures. This role involves using surgical instruments, providing exposure to the operative site, suturing, and handling tissue appropriately. The technologist anticipates and plans individualized care based on advanced knowledge of surgical procedures, prepares and re-evaluates equipment and resource needs, and demonstrates competence in various surgical specialties. The position also requires critical judgment, delegation, problem-solving, conflict resolution, team building, and acting as a resource to other team members. The role emphasizes maintaining accountability for the standard of care, meeting diverse patient needs, organizing time efficiently, and fostering positive interpersonal relationships within a safe and alert work environment.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or Clinical Certification
• Two years' experience
• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified First Assistant - American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) OR Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Responsibilities

• Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose as directed by the surgeon.
• Provides exposure of operative site through use of retractors and other instruments and through suctioning and sponging.
• Sutures skillfully all varieties of tissue with the appropriate suture materials and suturing techniques.
• Handles all variety of tissue appropriately to reduce potential for injury or compromised blood supply.
• Anticipates and plans individualized care based on advanced knowledge of the surgical procedure and anticipates unexpected patient and surgeon needs.
• Prepares equipment, supply and resource needs based on an individualized plan of care.
• Re-evaluates and modifies resource needs as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of a variety of surgical procedures.
• Utilizes critical judgment to analyze patient assessment data to develop an appropriate plan of care.
• Performs in a variety of surgical specialties as needed.
• Demonstrates competence in delegation, problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building.
• Evaluates care given by team members and gives feedback.
• Maintains accountability for standard of care provided.
• Acts as a resource to other team members.
• Demonstrates and maintains knowledge and skills necessary to meet physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, and age appropriate needs of each patient.
• Organizes and utilizes time efficiently.
• Demonstrates appropriate prioritization.
• Maintains an organized work environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively on a team.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with patients, significant others, multidisciplinary team members and co-workers.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree