Surgical Technologist - First Assistant - Cecil Campus

Christiana Care Home Health And Community Services Inc

Base: $35.39 - $56.63 ph; bonus: $10,000 sign on b...
Perform scrub duties on minor to major procedures
Assist with hemostasis and tissue manipulation
Maintain bcls certification and sterile techniques
The role involves assisting the surgical team with skilled nursing care for patients across all age groups from neonates to geriatrics

Job Summary

  • The role involves assisting the surgical team with skilled nursing care for patients across all age groups from neonates to geriatrics.
  • Candidates receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus and work primarily on a 4-10 day shift schedule with weekend and holiday on-call responsibilities.
  • The position requires performing specific intraoperative tasks such as clamping vessels, tying ligatures, and closing body planes under direct surgeon supervision.

Matching Summary

The role involves assisting the surgical team with skilled nursing care for patients across all age groups from neonates to geriatrics.

Salary

Base: $35.39 - $56.63 per hour; Bonus: $10,000 Sign On Bonus; Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, retirement, employee assistance program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform scrub duties on minor to major procedures
  • Assist with hemostasis and tissue manipulation
  • Maintain BCLS certification and sterile techniques
  • Communicate effectively with surgical team
  • Adhere to hospital safety policies and protocols

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with neonatal and pediatric patients
  • Ability to work independently within scope
  • Strong crisis response and intervention skills
  • Team collaboration in nursing care plans

Key Requirements

  • Graduate of accredited Surgical Assistant Program
  • AST or CST Certification required
  • BCLS certification mandatory
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years ORT experience preferred

Work Rights

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