Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant

1 day ago


South Williamson Kentucky, United States Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant to join our team at Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist surgeons in performing safe and successful operations
  • Provide exposure, homeostasis, and closure of body planes
  • Secure drainage systems to tissues and select and apply appropriate wound dressings
  • Move and position patients for surgery, considering comfort and safety
  • Prep and drape patients, retract tissue, and expose the operative field
  • Use equipment necessary to provide the position and maintain a dry operative area
  • Clamp and tie blood vessels to control bleeding, and suction, irrigate, or sponge as needed
  • Manipulate suture materials and utilize proper body mechanics to prevent obstruction of the surgeon's view
  • Assist with hemostasis using techniques such as clamping, cauterizing, and applying hemostatic clips
Requirements
  • Credentialed as a certified surgical assistant
  • Certification of a first assistant program
  • Current certification as a surgical technologist
  • 2 full years of first assistant experience
  • Current Kentucky Medical License
Competencies
  • Fracture tables
  • Head stabilizers
  • Body stabilizers
  • C-arm positions
  • Other equipment needed


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