First Assistant

Hospital Sisters Health System • O'Fallon, IL

86d • $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 has successfully completed military training in surgical technology is required.
• Military documentation to establish education includes a DD214 demonstrating graduation from a military training program.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) issued by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) is required.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) issued by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), certification as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) issued by the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA), OR Surgical Assistant, Certified (SA-C) issued by American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) is required (for hires/transfers after March 2025).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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 and closes surgery sites.
• Properly dresses wounds.
• Assists in maintaining an effective operating theater.
• Optimizes 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 with no waiting period.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees