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Surg Tech, First Assist

Piedmont Healthcare

Cartersville, GAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Cartersville, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CST - Certified Surgical TechnologistBCLS - Basic Life SupportCertified Surgical Assistant (CSA), Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), Surgical Assistant, Certified, (SA-C) Or Equivalent Certification

Job overview

Piedmont Healthcare is hiring a Surg Tech, First Assist. Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. Assists OR staff in the assigned room/case. At time facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment in the role of scrub tech. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

Key focus areas include Function as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures, Assist OR staff in the assigned room/case, and Facilitate the operative procedure by preparing and providing required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment.

Important skills include First Assistant During Operative And Other Invasive Procedures, Assists OR Staff, Preparing And Providing Sterile Instruments, Supplies And Equipment, Maintains Sterile Field, and Anticipates And Responds To Needs Of Surgical Team.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

First Assistant During Operative and Other Invasive ProceduresAssists or StaffPreparing and Providing Sterile Instruments, Supplies and EquipmentMaintains Sterile FieldAnticipates and Responds to Needs of Surgical Team

Qualifications

Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technologist ProgramCompletion of Didactic and Clinical Components of the First Assistant Program or Competency Verified by a Sponsoring Piedmont Surgeon3 Years Perioperative Services ExperienceCST - Certified Surgical TechnologistBCLS - Basic Life SupportCertified Surgical Assistant (CSA), Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), Surgical Assistant, Certified, (SA-C) or Equivalent Certification

Full job description

Overview Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. Assists OR staff in the assigned room/case. At time facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment in the role of scrub tech. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. Responsibilities Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. Assists OR staff in the assigned room/case. At time facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment in the role of scrub tech. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. Qualifications Education

  • Graduate of an accredited a surgical technologist program. Required and

  • completion of didactic and clinical components of the First Assistant program or competency verified by a sponsoring Piedmont surgeon during the orientation period. Required

Work Experience

  • 3 years perioperative services experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Required and

  • BCLS - Basic Life Support Required and

  • Certified surgical assistant (CSA), Certified surgical first assistant (CSFA), Surgical assistant, certified, (SA-C) or equivalent certification Required

Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Cartersville

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