York, Chester, Lancaster SC

First Assist Surgical Tech Full Time Days

About the job

Surgery First Assist Tech Position Summary

The Surgical First Assistant, under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions.

The Surgical First Assistant may also perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring appropriate equipment is available

Reviewing permit to confirm procedure

Assist in moving and positioning patient

Providing assistance throughout the procedure in a variety of surgical techniques.

THE SURGERY FIRST ASSIST TECH FULL TIME EVENINGS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

Education Required: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program.

Preferred: Associates degree

Experience Required: 3 years scrub and/or assisting experience.

Preferred: 5 years as surgical technician, robotics experience or willingness to learn

Certifications Required: BLS. Surgical Technology Certification. Surgical First Assistant certification.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.