CVOR Surgical First Assistant - $35k Sign on Bonus

Community Health Systems • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

The Surgical Technician First Assist provides direct support to surgeons during surgical procedures, helping ensure efficient operative and invasive procedures. The role maintains the sterile field, provides instruments and supplies, and assists with critical surgical tasks, including patient positioning, tissue retraction, bleeding control, suturing, and applying dressings. The Surgical Technician First Assist collaborates with surgeons, nurses, and other surgical team members to support patient outcomes and post-operative care.

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with hours listed as 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Call, holiday, and weekend rotation is required. Previous CVOR experience is required, and vein harvesting experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a CVOR is required.
• One to three years of experience as a Surgical Technician or First Assist in an acute care setting is required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification is required.
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through NBSTSA or Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through NSAA is required.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) is required.
• Proficiency in surgical techniques, aseptic principles, and sterile-field maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of surgical anatomy, instrumentation, and procedural workflows.
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and respond quickly to intraoperative changes.
• Strong attention to detail in surgical counting procedures, patient positioning, and procedural safety.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers.
• Knowledge of infection-control standards, regulatory compliance, and patient-safety guidelines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure surgical environment with composure and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Vein harvesting experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Function as a scrub person during procedures by preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments, maintaining the sterile field, and providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team.
• Perform first-assistant duties, providing exposure through instrument handling, retractors, suctioning, and sponging as directed by the surgeon.
• Handle and dissect tissues, clamp blood vessels, coagulate bleeding points, and place drains as instructed by the surgeon.
• Assist with wound closure, including suturing subcutaneous layers and skin, applying staples, and dressing surgical sites according to surgeon instructions.
• Ensure sterility and safety standards, conduct counting procedures with the RN circulator, follow infection-control protocols, and take corrective action when needed.
• Prepare and transport surgical instruments for decontamination, ensuring proper handling and sterilization for future use.
• Assist with post-procedure room turnover by ensuring procedural areas are cleaned and prepared for subsequent surgeries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Up to $35,000 sign-on bonus.
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Student loan repayment of up to $10,000.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed