AdventHealth University

Certified Surgical Technologist- First Assistant

AdventHealth University • $56K — $105K *
Manchester, KY 40962In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Yesterday
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Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate degree preferred.
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Certification as a Surgical Assistant or First Assistant required, with various options provided.
  • Knowledge of surgical instruments and aseptic techniques required.
  • Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

  • Set up operating suites using physician preference cards and update as instructed.
  • Determine necessary surgical equipment and supplies based on preferences.
  • Assist in achieving hemostasis and handling surgical instruments effectively.
  • Provide visualization of surgical sites through various techniques during procedures.
  • Assist with patient positioning and maintaining comfort and safety during surgery.
  • Maintain aseptic technique and monitor compliance among team members.
  • Participate in surgical verification processes and handle medications and solutions appropriately.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans available.
  • Retirement savings options with employer match.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Generous paid time off and work-life balance initiatives.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment focused on team success.
Full Job Description
Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

24 Hours (United States of America)

Address:

210 MARIE LANGDON DR

City:

MANCHESTER

State:

Kentucky

Postal Code:

40962

Job Description:

  • Utilizes physician preference cards to set up operating suites and updates cards as instructed.
  • Determines appropriate surgical equipment and supplies based on physician preferences.
  • Achieves temporary and permanent hemostasis using appropriate techniques.
  • Assists with body plane closures, wound dressing applications, and securing drainage systems.
  • Provides visualization for operative sites through tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suction, and irrigation.
  • Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures, anticipating needs of the surgeon.
  • Assists with positioning patients, using stabilizing equipment, and prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
  • Maintains strict aseptic technique and monitors team members to ensure no breaks in technique, including performing surgical hand scrubs and donning gowns and gloves.
  • Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator as needed.
  • Participates in surgical site and patient verification during the time-out procedure, addressing any discrepancies or concerns.
  • Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions during surgical procedures, following safe medication handling and labeling policies.
  • Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, ensuring point-of-use cleaning throughout the procedure and preparing instrumentation for transport to the decontamination area.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to prepare surgical suites with appropriate instruments, resources, and supplies based on surgeon preference cards Required
  • Knowledge of instruments, supplies, and equipment utilized for surgical procedures Required
  • Understanding of the procedures being performed and ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon Required
  • Strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality Required
  • Up-to-date knowledge of patient rights and ability to respect cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values Required
  • Up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards and requirements Required
  • Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals Required
  • Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English Required
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Required
  • Previous first assistant experience related to the area of specialty Preferred
  • Knowledge of Anatomy Preferred
  • General knowledge of asepsis, healing, infectious disease process, surgical anatomy and physiology, safety issues, and operative techniques Preferred
  • Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Course Preferred
  • Completion of Certified Surgical First Assisting Program Preferred

Education:
  • High School Grad or Equiv Required
  • Associate Preferred

Work Experience:
  • 2+ relevant work experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required
  • ABSA Surgical Assistant - Certified (SA-C) Required OR
  • NCCSA Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) Required OR
  • NBSTSA Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) Required OR
  • NASC Assistant at Surgery - Certified (AS-C) Required OR
  • State Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) Required
  • NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Preferred
  • Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf


Pay Range:

$27.21 - $50.60

About AdventHealth University

AdventHealth University is a private university in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1992 and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields including nursing, radiography, and sonography. AdventHealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Learn more about AdventHealth University
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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