Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant

IU Health•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

Join the team at Arnett Hospital in a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on continuous growth and development. The role may float between the main hospital, which has 6 operating rooms, and the surgery center, which also has 6 operating rooms. Career development opportunities include leadership roles, PPC, precepting, and staffing committees. The surgical programs include Robotic, Cardiovascular, Peripheral Vascular, Ortho, GYN, Urology, and General services. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates. Certified Surgical First Assistants provide clinical expertise and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. They ensure that surgical equipment, supplies, and instruments are properly arranged before each operation and that the operating room remains ready for emergencies. They provide first-line assistance to surgeons within professional and legal standards, help position patients, and support operating-room turnover after procedures, including appropriate routing or processing of specimens, equipment, instruments, and supplies. They work as part of a surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. They also train colleagues and serve as a resource or mentor to less experienced colleagues. This is a day-shift role, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. On-call and holiday work is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certification as a Certified First Assistant from the NBSTSA.
Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist from the NBSTSA.
Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to resource advanced technology.
Documentation of 19 contact hours of continuing education.
Knowledge of the names and functions of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of the sterile field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical expertise and support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
Ensure surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation are present and properly arranged before each operation, and maintain readiness for emergency procedures.
Provide first-line assistance to the surgeon in the operating room within professional and legal standards.
Assist with patient positioning and operating-room turnover after procedures.
Ensure proper routing and/or processing of specimens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies.
Work as a member of the surgical team with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel.
Train colleagues on various skills and tasks.
Act as a resource or mentor to colleagues with less experience.
Float between the main hospital and surgery center.