Surgical First Assist Technologist Certified

SSM Health•Centralia, IL

12d•$32 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. IL-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia Worker Type: Regular Pay Range: $32.48 - $48.72 Pay Rate Type: Hourly SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. Job Summary: Assists surgeons skillfully during a variety of surgical procedures.

Requirements

Associate's degree or Clinical Certification
Two years' experience
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified First Assistant - American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) Or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Responsibilities

Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose as directed by the surgeon.
Provides exposure of operative site through use of retractors and other instruments and through suctioning and sponging.
Sutures skillfully all varieties of tissue with the appropriate suture materials and suturing techniques.
Handles all variety of tissue appropriately to reduce potential for injury or compromised blood supply.
Anticipates and plans individualized care based on advanced knowledge of the surgical procedure and anticipates unexpected patient and surgeon needs.
Prepares equipment, supply and resource needs based on an individualized plan of care.
Re-evaluates and modifies resource needs as needed.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of a variety of surgical procedures.
Utilizes critical judgment to analyze patient assessment data to develop an appropriate plan of care.
Performs in a variety of surgical specialties as needed.
Demonstrates competence in delegation, problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building.
Evaluates care given by team members and gives feedback.
Maintains accountability for standard of care provided.
Acts as a resource to other team members.
Demonstrates and maintains knowledge and skills necessary to meet physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, and age appropriate needs of each patient.
Organizes and utilizes time efficiently.
Demonstrates appropriate prioritization.
Maintains an organized work environment.
Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively on a team.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with patients, significant others, multidisciplinary team members and co-workers.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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