First Assist Surgical Technician - Surgical Services - Operating Room - Full Time

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

Functions under the supervision of the surgeon during a surgical procedure and carries out functions that will assist the surgeon with optimal results for the patient.

Requirements

• Successful completion of formal course of instruction for the STFA approved by the Association of Surgical Technologists required.
• Must have extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Two (2) plus years of experience as Surgical Technologist.
• CST Certified.
• CPR/BLS Certified.

Responsibilities

• Assists in moving and positioning patients for surgery.
• Assists the surgeon in draping of the patient.
• Retracts tissue and exposes the operating field area during the operative procedure.
• Clamps and ties vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry.
• Keeps the operative site dry.
• Affords the surgeon the best possible exposure of the anatomy incident to the operation.
• Assists the surgeon in identifying any structure which should not be ligated and keeps these structures from the moves of the surgeon.
• Assists in closure of the incision including tying off bleeders, applying sutures and wound dressing and performs any and all tasks required of him/her by the surgeon incident to the particular procedure.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date
• Accrued Earned Time
• 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
• Sign on Bonus Eligible up to $15,000
• Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees