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Surgical Tech First Assist

Remote:

Hybrid

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

Chicago (US)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Certification in Surgical Technology, Completion of a recognized First Assistant program, Five years' experience in acute care operating room, Proficient in Major Vascular, Thoracic, Open Heart, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, General specialties, Current BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Key responsabilities:

Assist surgeon with intraoperative tasks
Perform preoperative and postoperative duties
Support safe operations for optimal patient outcomes
Report to Clinical Manager/Director of Surgical Services
Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulations

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Job description

Overview:

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities:

The position of Certified Surgical First Assistant reports to the Clinical Manager/Director of Surgical Services in the Surgery department/unit. The mission of the Surgery Department is to provide a 24/7 high touch, high tech and efficient environment for our patients requiring elective, urgent or emergent surgical intervention. The Certified Surgical First Assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The surgical assistant performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Certification in Surgical Technology/Certified First Assistant.

2. Successful completion of a training program in a recognized First Assistant program.

3. Five years’ experience in an acute care operating room in the scrub role, preferred.

• Must be proficient in the following specialties: Major Vascular, Thoracic, Open Heart, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, General

4. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider affirmation by American Heart Association.