First Assistant

Hospital Sisters Health System - Corporate • O'fallon, IL

76d • $31 - $46

About The Position

Provides direct support to surgeon and clinical team throughout perioperative phase of care. Positions and preps patients prior to surgery, ensures clear visibility for the surgeon by using instruments such as retractors and sponges, controls bleeding, closes surgery sites and properly dresses wounds. Assists in maintaining an effective operating theater and optimizes procedural care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate or successful completion of accredited Surgical Technology or Surgical First Assist program or military training in surgical technology is required.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is required.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) or equivalent is required for hires/transfers after March 2025.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in surgical technology is preferred.
• 3 years of experience in surgical services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to surgeon and clinical team during the perioperative phase of care.
• Position and prep patients prior to surgery.
• Ensure clear visibility for the surgeon using instruments such as retractors and sponges.
• Control bleeding and close surgery sites.
• Properly dress wounds after surgery.
• Assist in maintaining an effective operating theater.
• Optimize procedural care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $4,000 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption.
• Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees