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SURGICAL TECH FIRST ASSIST REQUIRED

Mississippi Sports Medicine

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Pearl, MS
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified Surgical TechnologistBLS Certification

Job overview

The Surgical Technologist—First Assist provides intraoperative technical support to the surgeon and maintains a safe, sterile environment during surgical procedures. The role includes preparing patients and equipment, passing instruments, and assisting with surgical tasks such as retraction, exposure, hemostasis, suturing, and wound closure. An accredited Surgical Technology program, CST certification, BLS certification, and CSFA certification or documented First Assist experience are required; orthopaedic surgical experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Intraoperative Technical SupportSterile TechniqueOrthopaedic SurgeryTeamworkAttention to Detail

Qualifications

Accredited Surgical Technology ProgramCertified Surgical TechnologistCertified Surgical First Assistant or First Assist ExperienceBLS Certification

Full job description

Job Details Description The Surgical Technologist -- First Assist is responsible for providing intraoperative technical support to the surgeon while maintaining a safe and sterile environment throughout all surgical procedures. Responsibilities include: Setting up the instruments and equipment required for each procedure Sterilizing equipment and managing surgical inventory to ensure adequate supplies Preparing the patient for surgery according to established protocols Passing instruments and sterile supplies to the surgeon throughout the operation Providing direct first assist support during surgical procedures, including retraction, exposure, hemostasis, suturing, and other tasks as delegated by the surgeon Anticipating the needs of the surgeon to ensure efficient surgical flow Taking a count of all surgical instruments and supplies prior to the operation Recounting surgical instruments and supplies at the end of the operation Maintaining an overall sterile environment throughout the surgery Assisting with patient positioning, draping, and wound closure as directed Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program required Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) or documented First Assist experience required Orthopaedic surgical experience preferred Current BLS certification required Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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