Surgical Scrub Tech, First Assist

Ascend Plastic Surgery Partners MSO LLC • Birmingham, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Hedden, Gunn, & Halka Plastic Surgery Center located in Birmingham, AL, where our plastic surgeons and medical staff are dedicated to helping our patients make positive changes in their lives. With a variety of surgical and nonsurgical treatment options, we are here to help patients address numerous issues, such as signs of aging, spider veins, stubborn body fat, and more. We pride ourselves on working with each individual to create a custom treatment plan and educate them throughout their journey with us. If you're ready to meet your aesthetic goals, we're here to help.

We are seeking a part time motivated and skilled Surgical Scrub Tech, First Assist to join our team. The Surgical Scrub Tech, First Assist works in the operating room during a surgical procedure. They anticipate the needs of the surgical team and during an operation, assists the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, holding open incisions, stopping bleeding, closing the incision, among many other technical tasks. They are advanced allied health practitioners who provide aid in exposure, wound closure, bleeding control, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the surgical patient. They perform these tasks under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with clinic policy and appropriate laws and regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent: A prerequisite for entry into postsecondary surgical technology programs.
• Associate's Degree or Postsecondary Certificate: From an accredited surgical technology program, ensuring a solid foundation in the essential skills required for the role.
• Completion of a Surgical First Assistant Program: Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), providing advanced training in first assist techniques.
• Hands-on Experience: Gained through internships, externships, or prior employment as a surgical technologist, ensuring practical skills and familiarity with the surgical environment.
• Continued Education and Training: Essential for staying current with the latest advances in surgical techniques and technologies, demonstrating a commitment to professional growth.
• Technical Skills: A high level of technical proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure, which are critical for success in the surgical setting.
• Certification: As a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and/or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), confirming proficiency and knowledge in the field.
• Technical Proficiency: A high level of technical skill is essential for performing precise and complex tasks during surgical procedures. This includes understanding surgical instruments, techniques, and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of patients. This involves maintaining a sterile field, managing surgical tools, and ensuring all instruments are accounted for before, during, and after the procedure.
• Ability to Perform Under Pressure: Surgical environments can be high-stress and fast-paced. The ability to remain calm, focused, and efficient under pressure is vital to handle unexpected situations and ensure successful outcomes.
• Effective Communication: Strong communication skills enable seamless collaboration with the surgical team, including surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Clear and concise communication is key to understanding instructions and providing updates during procedures.
• Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think critically and solve problems quickly is essential. This includes identifying and addressing issues that may arise during surgery and making swift decisions to support the surgical team and patient care.
• Physical Stamina: The role requires physical endurance to stand for long periods and assist in surgeries that may last several hours. The ability to lift and move equipment and patients is also necessary.
• Empathy and Compassion: A patient-centered approach is important in providing care and support to patients before, during, and after surgery. Demonstrating empathy and compassion helps reassure patients and their families during stressful times.
• Continued Education and Training: A commitment to lifelong learning is essential to stay current with advancements in surgical techniques, technologies, and best practices. Engaging in continued education and training ensures the highest level of care and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Communicating the surgeon’s preferences and specific patient needs to surgical team.
• Positioning the patient to provide the necessary exposure for the procedure, as well as the surgeon preference.
• Providing intraoperative skills such as visualization, trocar insertion, injection of local anesthetics, hemostasis, tissue handling, placement and securing of wound drains, and closure of body planes.
• Having knowledge of and using all open, laparoscopic, and robotic equipment necessary for a procedure.
• Proficiency in technical skills required during a surgical procedure, including, but not limited to: clamping, cauterizing, suturing, inserting, injecting, manipulating, retracting, cutting, and ligating tissue as necessary.
• Utilizing appropriate suturing techniques, according to surgeon preference, to close the incision at the end of the procedure.
• Providing postoperative skills in patient care such as applying dressings to surgical wounds, patient transfer and transport, transfer of care, and monitoring for immediate complications.
• Collaborating with others to provide continuity of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree