Scrub Technologist First Assistant

2 weeks ago

St Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time
Job Summary

As a Scrub Technologist First Assistant, you will play a vital role in the operating room, assisting surgeons during various surgical procedures. This is a challenging and rewarding position that requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities and Requirements
  • Assist surgeons with surgical procedures, using surgical instruments and equipment as directed.
  • Provide exposure of the operative site, using retractors and other instruments, and through suctioning and sponging.
  • Suture tissue with the appropriate suture materials and techniques.
  • Anticipate and plan individualized care based on advanced knowledge of the surgical procedure.
  • Prepare equipment, supplies, and resources needed for the procedure.
  • Implement a plan of care that incorporates physician-prescribed treatments, nursing assessments, and diagnostic data.
  • Perform in a variety of surgical specialties as needed.
  • Demonstrate competence in delegation, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and team building.
Education and Experience

Associate's degree or clinical certification required. Three years of experience in a surgical setting preferred.

Physical Requirements

Constant use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships, and to identify and distinguish colors. Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds, and/or hear alarms and malfunctioning machinery. Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and gripping. Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less. Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs. Occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more. Occasional use of sitting, squatting, twisting, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional keyboard use/data entry. Rare kneeling.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications

Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA). Certified First Assistant - American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA). Or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Work Environment

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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