Logan Health

Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant | CVOR FA

Logan Health$67K — $108K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an approved school of Surgical Technologists or military trained required.
  • Certification by the AST or NCCT required.
  • Graduate of a First Assistant program required.
  • Minimum of two years scrub or first assistant experience, with CVOR proficiency.
  • BLS certification required.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and critical thinking skills are a must.
  • Strong customer service skills and ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist surgeons during cardiovascular surgeries to ensure patient safety.
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers in preoperative patient management.
  • Provide accurate surgical exposure and hemostasis during procedures.
  • Perform wound closure techniques including various methods of suturing.
  • Engage in professional development and complete departmental competencies.
  • Participate in procedure documentation and compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Work effectively as part of a surgical team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Access to professional growth opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Potential for relocation assistance and sign-on bonus.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • State-of-the-art facilities and resources.
Full Job Description
New Higher Wages!

$32.25 - $52.15 (depending on experience)

Relocation & Sign-On Bonus: May be available on a case-by-case basis for qualified candidates.

Join Our Team as a Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant!

Location: Logan Health Medical Center - Kalispell, Montana
Schedule: Day Shift - 10 hours | Full-Time

What You'll Do:
  • Collaborate with a skilled surgical team and assist surgeons in performing life-saving procedures.
  • Utilize your expertise to provide precise surgical exposure, hemostasis, and wound closure.
  • Play a critical role in preoperative patient management, working closely with healthcare providers to deliver top-tier patient care.
  • Showcase your proficiency in multiple service lines, bringing your experience to challenging, high-stakes cardiovascular surgeries.


What We're Looking For:
  • Graduates of approved Surgical Technologist programs or military training with First Assist certification.
  • Surgical Technologists with a minimum of two years of scrub tech first assist experience and proficiency in CVOR procedures.
  • Team players with excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.


Why Logan Health?
At Logan Health, you'll be part of a dedicated team transforming cardiovascular care in a supportive, dynamic environment. With state-of-the-art facilities, competitive pay, and a commitment to your professional growth, this is the perfect place to take your career to the next level.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about cardiovascular surgery and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, apply to be a part of our mission to provide exceptional care at Logan Health!

Qualifications:
  • Graduate of an approved school of Operating Room Technicians or military trained required.
  • Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologist (AST) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required.
  • Graduate of a First Assistant (FA) program required.
  • Minimum of two (2) years' scrub and/or first assistant experience required. Proficient in multiple service lines required. Must possess CVOR first assist experience in CABG, TAVR and Valves.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
  • Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
  • Possess strong customer service skills and ability to multi-task in an ever changing workload environment.
  • Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.


Job Specific Duties:
  • Participates and actively assists the surgeon in the performance of surgical procedures.
  • Assists with preoperative patient management in collaboration with health care providers. Performs preoperative evaluation and focused nursing assessments. Works in collaboration with other health care providers regarding the patient plan of care.
  • Provides surgical exposure accurately and appropriately for specific surgical procedures.
  • Provides hemostasis accurately and appropriately for specific surgical procedures.
  • Performs skills involving bone (i.e. drills, pins, saw) in orthopedics as directed by the surgeon.
  • Provides wound closure. To include, but may not be limited to; knot tying, wound approximation, subcuticular closure, skin closure, securing drains.
  • Assists at the end of the procedure by stabilizing the drain with suture appropriately.
  • Exhibits a commitment to professionalism while undertaking and completing all departmental competencies. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures and regulatory requirements and professional practice standards for the position.
  • Proficiently assists in CABG, TAVR, and Valves.
  • The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.


Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift:
Day Shift - 10 Hours (United States of America)

Location: Logan Health Medical Center - Kalispell, Montana
Schedule: Day Shift - 10 hours | Full-Time

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

About Logan Health

Logan Health is a healthcare provider that operates hospitals and clinics in Montana. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Kalispell, Montana. Logan Health's services include emergency care, surgery, cancer treatment, and primary care. The company is committed to providing high-quality healthcare to the communities it serves. Logan Health is also involved in medical research and education.
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