CSTFA - Wildwood- Surgery
About The Position
When surgeons are in the operating room, the Surgical Tech First Assistant will help in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions to help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. You will maintain the sterile field and address any breaks in technique. You will prepare surgical cases and make sure adequate supplies and instruments are prepared based on the case and patient needs. This role provides a leadership opportunity as you will act as a preceptor and role model for new staff and students by offering guidance in the first assisting role. The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.
Requirements
- Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Certified Surgical Technologist program.
- Must be successful incompletion of a course in preparing the Surgical Technologist as a First Assistant in surgery.
- This course shall meet the recommended education standards for first assisting established by the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) and shall include clinical practice under the direction of a registered nurse first assistant or licensed surgeon.
- Must have at least 3 years' experience in the operating room and have passed the certification exam.
- Must maintain current certification through acquisition of mandatory contact hours of continuing education as approved by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST).
Responsibilities
- Help in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions
- Maintain the sterile field and address any breaks in technique
- Prepare surgical cases and make sure adequate supplies and instruments are prepared
- Act as a preceptor and role model for new staff and students by offering guidance in the first assisting role
Benefits
- We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being.
- It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
