Surgical Technologist First Assistant
About the role
North Central Baptist Hospitals Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus and involves assisting the operating surgeon in the care of patients in surgery by performing selected duties, providing direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetrical patients, and facilitating safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
Responsibilities
Provides direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetrical patients and follows established practices and standards. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Surgical First Assistant program with eligibility to earn certification through National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) or the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) within 120 days from graduation.
- 1 year of recent operating room experience, including direct patient contact and the practice of proper sterile technique.
- Certified Surgical Technologist.
- Certification as a certified first assistant through the NBSTSA, ABSA or NSAA. Certification must be maintained either through continuing education or through recertification testing.
- Active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Qualifications
Preferred experience: 2 or more years of recent operating room experience.