Certified Surgical Tech First Assistant

2 weeks ago

Paducah, KY, United States Baptist Health Full time

Summary

Job Description:

Certified Surgical Tech First Assistant - Vascular Team

Full time - M-F 0630-1500 - Call TBD

$20K Sign on bonus for eligible candidates for full-time positions only.

Assist surgeon in performing surgical procedures. Functions as surgeon's chief assistant in the operating room. Supervised by the department director and nurse manager.

Job Duties:

  • Assist RN with circulating duties and patient positioning and assist primary scrub with set-up and opening of sterile supplies.
  • Pass instruments.
  • May be asked to clamp, cauterize, tie and apply ligating clamps, hemostatic clips and place hemostatic agents on vessels and tissue.
  • Ensure surgical suite is disinfected and ready for the next procedure.

Requirements:

  • Technical Diploma - Completion of Surgical First Assistant Program and successful completion of certification
  • Life Support Training or Certification (ACLS, BLS, PALS, etc.)
  • Must graduate from a Surgical Technologist program or have comparable military training and completion of Surgical First Assistant Program and successful completion of certification
  • Maintains National Surgical Assistant Association Certification and national surgical technologist certification
  • Driver's License

Preferred Requirements:

  • 6-12 months' experience

Benefits:

  • Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement plans with company match

Work Experience

Education

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