What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Tech, First Assistant position at PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER?
Position Summary
Position Summary
Performs in the role of first assistant to the surgeon, able to perform all the duties associated with the Scrub Tech III role, demonstrating knowledge of anatomy, physiology and carrying out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal patient results.
Qualifications
Licensure/Certification
National certification as Surgical Technologist from one of the following is required:
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
(www.nbstsa.org) – renewed every 4 years; or
Tech in Surgery - Certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (www.ncctinc.com) – renewed annually.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Experience
Three (3) years of recent diversified surgical technology experience.
Position Summary
Performs in the role of first assistant to the surgeon, able to perform all the duties associated with the Scrub Tech III role, demonstrating knowledge of anatomy, physiology and carrying out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal patient results.
Qualifications
Licensure/Certification
National certification as Surgical Technologist from one of the following is required:
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
(www.nbstsa.org) – renewed every 4 years; or
Tech in Surgery - Certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (www.ncctinc.com) – renewed annually.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Experience
Three (3) years of recent diversified surgical technology experience.
