First Asst Surgical Tech OR - Shawnee Mission Campus

AdventHealth • Shawnee, KS

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About The Position

The First Assistant Surgical Tech works under the direct supervision of the surgeon to facilitate the procedure and process of surgery. First Assistant Surgical Techs are expected to prepare and position the patient for surgery, assist in visualization of the operating field, provide hemostasis, harvest surgical grafts, perform closure of incisions, and apply various wound dressings in accordance with the surgeons preference. S/he is responsible for working collaboratively with the entire surgical team to monitor sterile integrity of the surgical field, ensure all surgical counts are correct and relay necessary information to other members of the team to ensure appropriate patient care is delivered.

Requirements

• First Assistant Certification or Certified Surgical Assistant Certification Required
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Assist his/her assigned surgeon in the surgical procedure.
• Know their scope of practice and follow it, along with any state/institutional laws or parameters at all times.
• Assist the operating room staff with positioning, prepping and draping the surgical patient to the surgeons preference.
• Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy as it relates to their assigned procedures and tasks.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the necessary instruments and supplies needed for the assigned surgical procedures.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees