Surgical Tech First Assistant

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. 

Full Time, Days

The surgical technologist first assistant, under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that are within validated skills received during approved, first assistant training course as well as those approved by applicable regulatory agencies, e.g. state and/or federal. The surgical technologist first assistant may also perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.

Responsible for ensuring appropriate equipment is available; reviewing permit to confirm procedure; assist in moving and positioning patient; providing assistance throughout the procedure in a variety of surgical techniques.

Education:

Required: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program.
Preferred: Associate degree.

Experience:

Required: 3 years scrub and/or assisting experience.
Preferred: 5 years as surgical technician.

Certifications:

Required: AHA BLS, Surgical Technology certification, Surgical First Assistant certification, currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy.

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