What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Tech First Assist position at Prime Healthcare?
Overview
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Responsibilities
The position of Certified Surgical First Assistant reports to the Clinical Manager / Director of Surgical Services in the Surgery department / unit. The mission of the Surgery Department is to provide a 24 / 7 high touch, high tech and efficient environment for our patients requiring elective, urgent or emergent surgical intervention. The Certified Surgical First Assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The surgical assistant performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Certification in Surgical Technology / Certified First Assistant.
- Successful completion of a training program in a recognized First Assistant program.
- Five years’ experience in an acute care operating room in the scrub role, preferred.
- Must be proficient in the following specialties : Major Vascular, Thoracic, Open Heart, Orthopedics, OB / GYN, General
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider affirmation by American Heart Association.
Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $19.76 to $28.62. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
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FacilitySaint Francis Hospital
LocationUS-IL-Evanston
ID2025-195719
CategoryClinical Tech
Position TypeFull Time
ShiftDays
Job TypeNon-Exempt
Salary : $20 - $29
