Surgical Technologist (CST) or First Assistant (CSFA)

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•Corpus Christi, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The surgical first assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. This role is part of a team where compassion meets innovation and technology, and employees are considered family. Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes.

Requirements

Successful completion of accredited Surgical Technology First Assist Program or equivalent
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Completion of an approved Surgical Technician First Assistant Program (CSFA)
Credentialed as a certified Surgical Assistant
Certified as a Certified Surgical Technician (CST)
CPR certified.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric scrub tech experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
Communicates in a manner that encourages a positive work environment
Takes problems to appropriate person for help with resolution
Refrains from negative talk and gossip
Works together to promote teamwork
Provides wound exposure, homeostasis, suturing, and handling tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury under the direction of the surgeon.
Provides skillful use of the surgical instruments in consistence with the purpose they were designed.
Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures.
Assists with positioning, prepping and draping according to procedure, patient size and surgeons preference.
Maintains a safe environment for the patient, physician and staff at sterile field, as well as throughout the OR.
Sets up room appropriately for procedure
Takes into account size of patient in selection of supplies, equipment
Breaks down room after procedure utilizing standard precautions
Assists surgical team before, during and after surgical intervention, including cleanup and getting patients when needed.
Assists in maintenance, care and cleanliness of department, supplies, equipment, and instruments.
Handles instruments, equipment in a manner that minimizes breakage, damage
Reports damage, breakage and removes item from usage.
Transports instruments back to decontamination in closed carts following cases.
Is knowledgeable of process improvement activities in unit and assists as requested
Participates in staff meeting on a routine basis
Utilizes self-directed learning activities to maintain competency and above.