SURG TECH-SA-C-CSFA

POSITION SUMMARY The Surg Tech-SA-C / CSFA is responsible for assisting the surgeon under direct and indirect supervision throughout the procedure. The Surg Tech-SA-C / CSFA works under the direct supervision of the RN circulating nurse, and under the indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge, Unit Manager of Surgery and Director of Surgical Services. The primary job duties include setting up and maintaining a sterile field for patient#s in the patient population served. The Surg Tech-SA-C / CSFA will assist the surgeon, circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team as needed and perform other related duties as assigned. They will maintain familiarity with function and proper care of all OR equipment and instruments. All of the job duties and standards within this document will be performed according to established policies and procedures and guidelines within the surgery department and Trinity Hospital. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Licenses and Certifications Required CST preferred. The applicant must be certified as a surgical assist by either : The National Surgical Assistant Association; OR The American Board of Surgical Assistants. You may not begin employment as a UAP / Technician until you have received the temporary permit or registration from the ND Board of Nursing. #Practice / Employment# does include orientation. Educational Requirements Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technologist training program. Applicant has earned a degree or certification from a surgical assistant program accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs, or by the commission#s successor; OR successfully completed a dedicated training program for surgical assistants in the armed forces; OR demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board the completion of fulltime work experience performed under the direct supervision of a physician licensed in the United States and consisting of at least 1,300 hours of performance as a surgical assistant within the 3 years preceding the date of the application. Experience Requirements Preferred past work experience, but not required. Special Skills or Training Requirements Maintains familiarity with all instrumentation, including proper care and knowledge of functionality. Communicates well with others, handles stressful situations well and works as an efficient member of the team. Completes probation period satisfactorily.

• POSITION SUMMARY
• The Surg Tech-SA-C / CSFA is responsible for assisting the surgeon under direct and indirect supervision throughout the procedure.
• The Surg Tech-SA-C / CSFA works under the direct supervision of the RN circulating nurse, and under the indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge, Unit Manager of Surgery and Director of Surgical Services. The primary job duties include setting up and maintaining a sterile field for patient's in the patient population served. The Surg Tech-SA-C / CSFA will assist the surgeon, circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team as needed and perform other related duties as assigned. They will maintain familiarity with function and proper care of all OR equipment and instruments. All of the job duties and standards within this document will be performed according to established policies and procedures and guidelines within the surgery department and Trinity Hospital.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses and Certifications Required
• CST preferred.
• The applicant must be certified as a surgical assist by either : The National Surgical Assistant Association; OR The American Board of Surgical Assistants.
• You may not begin employment as a UAP / Technician until you have received the temporary permit or registration from the ND Board of Nursing. "Practice / Employment" does include orientation.
• Educational Requirements
• Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technologist training program.
• Applicant has earned a degree or certification from a surgical assistant program accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs, or by the commission's successor; OR successfully completed a dedicated training program for surgical assistants in the armed forces; OR demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board the completion of fulltime work experience performed under the direct supervision of a physician licensed in the United States and consisting of at least 1,300 hours of performance as a surgical assistant within the 3 years preceding the date of the application.
• Experience Requirements
• Preferred past work experience, but not required.
• Special Skills or Training Requirements
• Maintains familiarity with all instrumentation, including proper care and knowledge of functionality. Communicates well with others, handles stressful situations well and works as an efficient member of the team. Completes probation period satisfactorily.