Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Fast paced and growing private Plastic Surgery practice needing an additional Surgical Scrub Tech or Surgical Nurse 1st Assist. Part-time or Full-time available.

QUALIFICATIONS

Surgical Technician and/or Bachelors in Nursing or equivalent

Current certification as a Surgical Technologist or Registered Nurse

Successful completion of an accredited Surgical First Assist program and current certification as a CST-FA

Minimum of 1 year work experience as a First Assist in a fast-paced OR. Previous CST-FA experience preferred

BLS and ACLS current at time of hire

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to duties associated with the *certified surgical technician (CST) role, the CST-FA is responsible for the following key responsibilities:

Assist with patient positioning, prepping and draping as requested or required

Ensure all surgical instruments and equipment are available and properly prepared for surgical procedure

Provide exposure of the surgical site using retractors, sponges, and/or suction

Maintain hemostasis through clamping, cauterizing, ligating, and applying pressure

Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond promptly

Assist with wound closure using sutures, staples, or surgical adhesives

Apply wound dressings

Handle tissue specimens

Assist with transferring patient to recovery as needed

Demonstrate advanced surgical instrumentation handling

Perform tasks as delegated by the surgeon within the scope of the CST-FA

Adheres to attendance, punctuality, meal and break time period policies

Attends departmental meetings or document review of materials presented

Adheres to patient confidentiality expectations

Demonstrates knowledge of cultural, spiritual, and age-related considerations when interacting/caring for patients and coworkers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 25 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.

The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

Experience

Required

1 year:

First Assist with at least 1 year of experience to work in a fast-paced OR.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BLS

ACLS

Registered Nurse

Surgical Technologist