Surgical Tech First Assistant - Mon-Thur 8pm-6am

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Job Description Summary

Certified First Assistant - Monday through Thursday, Night Shift working 8pm-6am at Pickerington Methodist Hospital

The Certified First Assistant in Surgery (CFA) provides assistance to the surgeon or group of surgeons during an operative procedure as a first or second assistant providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's DegreeBLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, CST - Certified Surgical Tech - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical AssistingThe National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical AssistingThe National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical AssistingThe National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Surgical Technology or combined ST/Health related Associate degree program or an Accredited First Assistant Program
• 2 years as a Surg Tech in an inpatient/OP main OR
• CSTF or SA-C required
• Preceptor
• BLS
• Must demonstrate basic critical thinking skills on their introductory team
• Will perform primary role independently
• Will demonstrate the ability to anticipate surgeon needs and communicates these with staff
• Will identify actual or potential emergency situations and intervene safely with assistance and/or supervision
• Competent in 4-6 service lines, one of which must be advanced orthopedics, soft tissue robotics,complex CV or neurosurgery (cranial).
  
  

Work Shift

Night

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Surgery Main

Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
  
  

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