Surgical Technician First Assist - Surgical Services - Requisition #736393

Oaklawn Hospital • Marshall, MI

107d

About The Position

The Surgical Technician First Assist provides peri-operative care of surgical patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This role ensures that the physical environment is appropriately prepared before patient arrival and assists the RN with developing a plan of care. The technician follows procedures to ensure patient and employee safety.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Graduation from an accredited STFA program and certification within 1 year of hire.
• BCLS certification.
• Possesses clinical knowledge to function effectively in assigned area.

Nice To Haves

• Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing goals and objectives.
• Assists surgical team during operative procedures.
• Uses instruments and medical devices.
• Provides exposure, handles and/or cuts tissue, and provides hemostasis and sutures.
• Uses technology appropriately including safety standards and measures; follows infection prevention standards.
• Uses evidence-based tools, established policies, procedures, and standards of care and practice.
• Engages in self-assessment, peer review, completes mandatory education and competency assessments, and accepts responsibility for ongoing professional development.
• Participates in unit-based performance improvement activities, staff meetings, and supports change.
• Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation, and passes items as needed to the operating team.
• Assists in preparing and moving patients, and in cleaning the OR theater.
• Prepares specimens for analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree