Certified First Assistant-Surgical Technologist - PRN

Essential Functions

• Provides primary surgical assistance to the surgeon during the operative procedure.
• Functions as first assistant to the surgeon by handling tissue, using instruments to provide wound exposure and hemostasis, suction, sponge and bovie when needed, cutting and clipping tissue and tying suture as directed by surgeon, which may include closure of surgical wound.
• Demonstrates expertise with laparoscopic equipment and techniques.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• Graduate from a CAAHEP-accredited surgical assistant program
• Five years of Operating Room experience
• CPR Certification