Surgical Tech First Asst Operating Room-SEASONAL
Role Overview
The Surgical Technician First Assist provides direct support to surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring efficient operative and invasive procedures by maintaining the sterile field, providing necessary instruments and supplies, and assisting in critical surgical tasks.
This role requires advanced technical skills to support the surgical team, including positioning patients, retracting tissues, controlling bleeding, suturing, and applying dressings.
The Surgical Technician First Assist collaborates with surgeons, nurses, and other surgical team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes and post-operative care.
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Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience as a Surgical Technician or First Assist in an acute care setting required
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in surgical techniques, aseptic principles, and sterile field maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of surgical anatomy, instrumentation, and procedural workflows.
- Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and respond quickly to intraoperative changes.
- Strong attention to detail in surgical counting procedures, patient positioning, and procedural safety.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, ensuring smooth collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers.
- Knowledge of infection control standards, regulatory compliance, and patient safety guidelines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure surgical environment, demonstrating composure and professionalism.
- Licenses and Certifications
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required and
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through NBSTSA required or
- Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through NSAA required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
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