Certified Surgical Technologist, First Assist - Float

OSS Health • York Township, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

OSS Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist, First Assist (CSTFA) to join its operating room team. The CSTFA participates in planning, preparing, and delivering a safe and effective operating-room experience for surgical patients. Following established procedures and aseptic principles, the CSTFA prepares and maintains the surgical field and assists surgeons during operative procedures. The role requires the ability to scrub cases across all services and knowledge of surgical instruments, their uses, and sterilization methods. The CSTFA also supports workflows intended to streamline care, reduce inefficiencies and costs, and improve quality, while supporting the philosophy and goals of OSS Health.

This float position travels across surgical locations with OSS providers. The schedule is 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., four shifts per week, with no weekends, holidays, or on-call work.

OSS Health describes its culture as focused on excellence, teamwork, employee development, and community support. The company offers a supportive work environment, professional development opportunities, meaningful careers, and competitive compensation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification as a Surgical First Assistant.
• At least two years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to use time and resources effectively and efficiently and to plan and organize work.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Professional and effective communication skills, including the ability to promote effective communication at all levels.
• Ability to adapt to changes in workload and work as part of a team to complete the schedule.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a First Assist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned surgical cases by checking that appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment are available; check operating-room equipment before cases and promptly report malfunctions.
• Follow aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies, setting up cases, scrubbing, gowning, and draping, and report any break in aseptic technique.
• Maintain an orderly back table and Mayo stand during procedures according to established setup routines.
• Assist the circulating nurse with sponge, needle, and instrument counts; promptly report discrepancies and corrections.
• Handle instruments and equipment appropriately to prevent damage or loss.
• Keep surgeons’ preference cards up to date.
• Perform scrub duties as outlined in the procedure manual.
• Assist with applying dressings and transferring patients; apply specified materials such as splints or casts, assess skin integrity, and accompany patients to recovery when needed or directed by the surgeon.
• Assist with room cleaning and preparation for the next case, and help other department staff complete routine duties.
• Safely position patients according to surgeon preferences, patient anatomical and physiological limits, and the procedure being performed.
• Assist the circulator and anesthesia provider with patient preparation, including Foley catheter placement, tourniquet application, intravenous catheter placement, cricoid pressure, and other procedures as needed.
• Perform surgeon-specific tasks using appropriate techniques, including incision and layered closure, exposure, hemostasis, energy-source application, tissue manipulation and dissection or removal, assistance with implantation or removal of devices and drains, and application of procedure-specific dressings.
• Under surgeon supervision, perform other procedures such as casting and allograft or implant preparation, and complete additional duties delegated by the surgeon in accordance with state and local policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, company, and physician information and respect patient privacy.
• Use proper body mechanics and demonstrate awareness of patient safety when moving patients or equipment.
• Know and follow departmental safety policies and procedures, and participate in identifying and evaluating potential safety issues and precautions.
• Follow department-specific OSHA and infection-control guidelines for health maintenance and infection prevention.
• Provide backup support in the instrument room, including washing, sterilizing, and wrapping instruments.
• Assist with orientation of new personnel and train newly hired staff when assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on the first day of employment.
• Disability and life insurance within 90 days.
• Company-paid group life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) plan and profit sharing.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED