Certified Surgical Tech First Assist - $25K Sign-On Bonus

Community Health Systems•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

New Increased Pay Rates Certified Surgical Tech First Assist Full-time Days (3) 12-hr shifts per week plus call rotation. Benefits Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) 401(k) with matching $25,000 Sign On Bonus Relocation Assistance Available Student Loan Repayment Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Job Summary Provides direct support to surgeons during surgical procedures. Facilitates operative or other invasive procedures by preparing and providing required sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. Assists by positioning and prepping patients prior to surgery, ensuring clear visibility for the surgeon by using instruments such as retractors and sponges, controlling bleeding, closing surgery sites using sutures or staples and properly dressing wounds. They also collaborate with doctors and other surgical team members to ensure proper post-operative care of patients. Essential Functions Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by: assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure performing counting procedures in concert with the RN circulator assisting with placement of sterile drapes providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure maintaining an organized sterile field ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective action as needed assists with specific phase of procedure (suction, sponge, retract) preparing sterile dressings Function as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures by: providing exposure through correct use of instruments, retractors, suction, and sponging techniques as directed by the surgeon handling and dissecting tissues as directed by the surgeon clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, and ligating vessels as directed by the surgeon placing drains as directed by the surgeon suturing subcutaneous and skin as directed by the surgeon Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination area. Assist with procedural cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients. Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to first assistant activities. Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines. Exhibit professional interpersonal and communication skills. Assist with improving the quality of perioperative services. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information. Able to work call as indicated by schedule. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

Technical School
Must be a graduate of an accredited certified surgical technician program and a recognized First Assistant training program required
1-3 years experience as a surgical tech required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficient in technical skills like suturing, clamping, cauterizing, and tissue handling.
Familiar with open, laparoscopic, and robotic equipment.
Ability to make quick and precise decisions, especially in emergencies.
Ability to adapt to changing conditions and work accurately in the fast paced operating room environment.
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) required
Current Basic Life Support – (BLS) certification required

Responsibilities

Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures
Function as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures
Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination area.
Assist with procedural cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.
Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to first assistant activities.
Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
Exhibit professional interpersonal and communication skills.
Assist with improving the quality of perioperative services.
Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
Able to work call as indicated by schedule.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.