CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNICIAN FIRST ASSIST OR

Job Description

Responsibilities

Certified Surgical Tech First Assist Opportunity – Day Shift

This opportunity is full-time at hours per week with a convenient day shift schedule, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule.

Wellington Regional Medical Center is Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a -bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization.

Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 6. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves.

We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all.

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Our nursing teams feature a top-of-license approach utilizing a reliable cohort of RNs, LPNs & Clinical Managers all dedicated to patient safety and quality care.

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Benefits for our Certfifed Surgical Tech First Assist include:

• Tuition Assistance
• Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education
• In-house Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation ( CEUs)
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our +locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program · More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

What do our current nurses value at Wellington Regional Medical Center & UHS ?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Surgical Tech is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Surgical Tech with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

Qualifications

Certified Surgical Tech OR First Assist Job Requirements:

• Graduate of a surgical technology program
• Graduate of an Accredited Surgical First Assisting program
• Surgical Technician certification is required
• First Assist certification required
• 3 – 5 years of operating room experience
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

Role and Responsibilities

The Certified Surgical Tech First Assistant (CSTFA) is a specialized Tech whose practice is an extension of perioperative nursing and has acquired knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to provide the surgical team with assistance within the Operating Room and other similar settings. The development of specific technical skills enables the CSTFA to assist the surgeon with specific intraoperative procedures that are beyond the scope of practice for Certified Surgical Techs without CSTFA education and training. The scope of practice includes intraoperative surgical first assisting. Intraoperatively, the CSTFA functions interdependently with the surgeon and applies knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation that yields optimal results for the patient. The CSTFA will provide patient care for all ages and/or provide leadership and direction to the perioperative team during the Perioperative phase as needed. The CSTFA does not concurrently function as the Scrub Tech.