Certified Surgical First Assistant

Surgical Services Team Role

Join the Surgical Services Team at BJC Healthcare - Barnes Jewish Hospital. BJC Healthcare - Barnes Jewish Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive!

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Hours: 6:30am start time

4/10s or 3/12s Hour Shifts

Education:

• Must have completed an accredited First Assistant Surgical Technologist Program.
• Must have Completed a CSTFA or CSFA certification.

Role Purpose

Acts as a first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures in the operating room. Performs selected technical duties in an expanded perioperative role under the direction of the surgeon.

Responsibilities

• Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon(s) as a collaborative team member.
• Maintains accountability for the provision of surgical instruments to the surgical team.
• Functions as a member of the surgical team and contribute to the overall efficiency of the perioperative department.
• Participates in professional development and life-long learning.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: <2 years
• Licenses & Certifications: CERT SURG TECH FIRST ASSIST, Surgical Technician

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Associate's Degree
• Experience: 2-5 years
• Supervisor Experience: No Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer