Surgical Tech - FA

Summary

• A member of the healthcare team who functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and performs a variety of technical and supportive functions to assist with the care of the patient throughout their perioperative phase of hospitalization utilizing hospital/departmental standards, policies, protocols and procedures.
• Job Requirements

Education

●Required: Graduate from a school of Surgical Technology or 5 years' experience as a Surgical Technologist.

●Required: Credentialed by the ABSA or CAAHED as a certified first assistant/certified surgical technologist or certified surgical assistant having graduated from an accredited program en route to certification with proof of eligibility to take exam for certification

Experience

●Required: Previous hospital and/or work experience as a Surgical Technologist for 36 months before First Assistant Program.

Skills

●Excellent verbal and written communication skills

●Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams

●Strong analytical/problem solving skills

●Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

●Able to work in a fast paced environment

●Ability to maintain personal effectiveness while dealing with various personalities, skill levels, and rapidly changing situations

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days and maintained throughout employment