Surgical Tech First Asst - Prn

Community Health Systems

Fort Wayne, IN, US
Maintain sterile field
Provide surgical instruments
Assist with critical surgical tasks
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

Job Summary

  • 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.

Matching Summary

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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Maintain sterile field
  • Provide surgical instruments
  • Assist with critical surgical tasks
  • Control bleeding
  • Suture wounds
  • Follow infection control protocols

Nice-to-have

  • Anticipate surgeon needs
  • Respond quickly to changes
  • Work in fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrate composure and professionalism

Key Requirements

  • 1-3 years of experience
  • CST certification required
  • CSFA or CSA certification required
  • BCLS required
  • ACLS preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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