Surgical Tech First Assist

Prisma Health • Seneca, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical support in the care and preparation of patients undergoing surgical procedures as a member of the operating-room surgical team. The First Assist provides skilled clinical assistance to surgeons, including hemostasis, exposure, and closure of skin incisions, as directed by the attending surgeon. The position reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive and is a non-management job.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited educational program for surgical technologists or appropriate surgical technologist training in the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Surgical First Assist or Certified First Assist certification, registration, or license.
• BLS certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human anatomy and physiology as it relates to surgical procedures.
• Ability to properly handle surgical instruments and tools.
• Ability to quickly analyze critical situations during surgical procedures and take appropriate action within the scope of the First Assist role, as approved by the attending surgeon.

Responsibilities

• Provide hemostasis using techniques such as clamping, cauterizing, tying or ligating vessels or tissue, applying hemostatic clips or agents, and appropriately using tourniquets.
• Facilitate visualization of the operative site by placing and securing retractors, packing with sponges, manipulating tissue, suctioning, irrigating, sponging, and handling suture materials; use appropriate body mechanics and anticipate exposure needs.
• Drape and prepare patients as directed by the attending surgeon, including hair removal, safe positioning, use of positioning aids, and safe patient movement.
• Close surgical incisions using sutures and other wound-closing techniques, including basic and advanced knot techniques; apply skin staples and appropriate wound dressings.
• Inject medications as directed by the attending surgeon, demonstrating knowledge of local and other medications.
• Manipulate, dissect, and remove human tissue as required during surgical procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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