First Asst Tech

About the role

As the Surgical First Assistant, you will deliver high quality, patient-centered care by assisting staff during operative and invasive procedures. You will ensure the operating room is adequately prepared for procedures and act as a preceptor for other techs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Competent in all OR procedures as verified by specific competencies and use these skills as a preceptor for others.
• Work with Housekeeping and Central Processing staff to clean the Operating Rooms and equipment between patients following facility policies and procedures.
• Participate in safety initiatives to ensure correct surgery inpatient identification, and verification of the procedure to be performed within the OR when the patient is present and prior to the surgical prep.
• Rely on previous experience to anticipate and meet the needs of the surgeon.
• Count all sponges, needles and instruments with the circulating RN on all surgical procedures done in the Operating Room following facility policies and procedures.
• Follow patient and employee safety/security policies and protocols, including hand hygiene, use of universal precautions, use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation procedures.
• Consistently assist the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-stocked/organized, and safe patient care environment.

Qualifications

• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Advanced Life Support Course (ALS or ACLS) Certification Required.
• Surgical Technologist Certificate (CST) and Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist (CSFA) and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or equivalent Required.
• Must maintain required education and certification.
• Completion of surgical technologist course preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) Years of experience must have 200 verified patients during the past 12 months, or demonstrated completion of training within the past 12 months.

Benefits

Timpanogos Regional Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. This includes:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time.