Certified Surgical Tech - First Assist

Trinity Health • Plymouth, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Technologist – Join Our Mission-Driven Surgical Team! Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! Saint Joseph Health System is proud to offer Daily Pay. Work Today, Get Paid Today! Why Saint Joseph Health System? At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly, or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care. What we offer: Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.) Retirement savings account with employer match Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays Colleague well-being resources No mandatory overtime Employee referral incentive program State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach Highlights: PRN Days - 10-hour shifts Monday - Thursday 7AM - 5PM (1 Day/Week if needed) Located at our Plymouth Medical Center – Operating Room Minimum Call / No Weekend Call Clinical Progression Ladder Position Summary As a Surgical Assistant, you will play an essential role in delivering safe, high‑quality surgical care. Working under direct and indirect surgeon supervision, you will support preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative responsibilities to ensure optimal outcomes. This role requires strong clinical judgment, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to function as an integral member of the surgical team. What You Will Do Demonstrate the organization’s mission and core values in all interactions. Adhere to all laws and regulations related to patient health, safety, and medical information. Assist with preoperative positioning, patient preparation, placement of catheters/IVs, tourniquets, and other required procedures. Provide intraoperative support including exposure, hemostasis, incision and layered closure, tissue manipulation, dressing application, and implant/device assistance. Support postoperative care including applying splints/casts, assessing skin integrity, and assisting with patient transfers. Perform specialty procedures such as vein or graft harvesting when appropriately trained. Participate in performance improvement activities and evaluate patient responses to care. Apply advanced knowledge of asepsis, wound healing, anatomy, physiology, and surgical techniques. What You Will Need Graduate of an accredited surgical assisting program. CSFA, CSA, or SA‑C certification required. Minimum 2 years OR experience as a surgical technologist or current certification. Strong knowledge of OR safety, infection control, equipment use, and teamwork. Flexibility to adapt to departmental needs. Apply today and help provide safe, life‑changing care in our operating rooms! Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited surgical assisting program.
• CSFA, CSA, or SA‑C certification required.
• Minimum 2 years OR experience as a surgical technologist or current certification.
• Strong knowledge of OR safety, infection control, equipment use, and teamwork.
• Flexibility to adapt to departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the organization’s mission and core values in all interactions.
• Adhere to all laws and regulations related to patient health, safety, and medical information.
• Assist with preoperative positioning, patient preparation, placement of catheters/IVs, tourniquets, and other required procedures.
• Provide intraoperative support including exposure, hemostasis, incision and layered closure, tissue manipulation, dressing application, and implant/device assistance.
• Support postoperative care including applying splints/casts, assessing skin integrity, and assisting with patient transfers.
• Perform specialty procedures such as vein or graft harvesting when appropriately trained.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and evaluate patient responses to care.
• Apply advanced knowledge of asepsis, wound healing, anatomy, physiology, and surgical techniques.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment
• Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays
• Colleague well-being resources
• No mandatory overtime
• Employee referral incentive program
• State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed