Surgical Tech First Assist

Vitruvian Health•Dalton, GA

173d

About The Position

Performs scrub technologist and First Assistant duties for surgical cases, assisting the registered nurse and surgeon in caring for surgical patients. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in aseptic techniques, surgical instrumentation, supplies, and equipment, and provides care appropriate to the age of the patient. In addition to functioning as an assistant to the surgeon at the sterile field, the role provides tissue retraction for improved visualization of the surgical wound, hemostasis, and wound closure at the end of procedures. Works under the direction and supervision of the operating surgeon and in close coordination with the registered nurse and other operating-room team members. The work takes place in the surgical suite under aseptic conditions and requires call duty, a flexible schedule, and the ability to adapt to stressful conditions and rapid patient turnover.

Requirements

Graduate of a Surgical Technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation, or another entry pathway acceptable to the Liaison Council on Certification of Surgical Technologists or the American Board of Surgical Assistants.
Graduate of a Surgical Technologist First Assistant course.
Certified Surgical Technologist, or current CST-CFA or SA-C certification, along with 3 years of experience as a CST and competency in all specialties.
At least 3 years of progressive, diversified operating-room experience, including scrubbing and First Assisting in multiple specialties.
Advanced surgical technologist skills, including applying surgical anatomy and operative techniques to procedures.
Knowledge and skills in aseptic techniques, surgical instrumentation, supplies, and equipment.
Ability to work call duty and a flexible schedule.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and adapt to rapid patient turnover.

Responsibilities

Perform scrub technologist and First Assistant duties for surgical cases.
Assist the registered nurse and surgeon in caring for surgical patients.
Assist the surgeon at the sterile field, including tissue retraction, hemostasis, and wound closure.
Help position the patient for access to the operative site; prepare the surgical site and drape the patient.
Provide hemostasis by clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels, and using other means as directed by the surgeon.
Provide exposure to the surgical site using instruments, retractors, suctioning, and sponging techniques.
Handle tissue and suture different types of tissue using appropriate materials and techniques as directed by the surgeon.
Perform ST-FA/SA-C interventions under the direction and supervision of the operating surgeon.
Work closely with the registered nurse and other operating-room team members to provide surgical patient care.
Provide care appropriate to the age of the patient being served.