Surgical Tech First Assist Certified - CSTFA

Baycare Health System • New Port Richey, FL

58d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Description: Surgical Technologist First Assistant Responsible for assisting the surgeon during surgery and plays a vital role in the operating room during surgeries. Communicates the surgeon's preferences and specific patient needs to surgical team. Assists in positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures. Provides retraction of tissues and organs for optimal visualization with regard to the surgical site. Assists with selecting equipment, holding incisions open, controlling bleeding, closing incisions and performing other technical duties.   Position Details:  Location: Morton Plant North Bay Hospital Status: PRN, Exempt: No Shift Hours: mostly evening & overnight call cov Weekend Work: Every Other On Call: Yes   Why BayCare?- "We dedicate our lives to caring for yours” Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. That's why you'll thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve. Our extraordinary team of 8522 nurses deliver clinical excellence and compassion that makes a difference in our patients lives every day. All BayCare hospitals have been awarded the Pathways to Excellence, which recognizes health care organizations for positive practice environments where nurses excel.   Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Requirements

• At least 3 years' experience as a Surgical Tech and 1-year Surgical First Assistant experience.
• High School or Equivalent and Surgical Technology First Assist Certificate
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross and Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) Certification.
• Delegation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer service skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of regulatory standards appropriate to position
• Computer skills appropriate to position
• Medical terminology use and understanding
• Preceptor skills
• Work with a team
• Work independently
• Organizational skills
• Critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Assisting the surgeon during surgery
• Communicating the surgeon's preferences and specific patient needs to surgical team
• Assisting in positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures
• Providing retraction of tissues and organs for optimal visualization with regard to the surgical site
• Assisting with selecting equipment
• Holding incisions open
• Controlling bleeding
• Closing incisions
• Performing other technical duties

Benefits

• Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) match and additional yearly contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Yearly performance appraisal and team award bonus
• Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities
• Community discounts and more
• the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees