FA Surgical First Assistant

Certified First Assistant (FT)

Relocation Assistance & Sign-On Offered Relocation may be required for this role

We are seeking a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) First Assistant If you are looking for a job where you will be appreciated and expected to work hard and learn new skills while having fun, this job is for you!

Full-time/Day Shift/Operating room

Job Summary:

The Surgical Tech First Assistant works in a dual role as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and a First Assistant. This position assists surgeons and surgical teams during major surgical services and complex surgical procedures. When performing the role of CST functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse and is supervised by a surgeon when performing the role of First Assistant.

Education:

• Associate of Arts Degree in Surgical Technology AND completion of a Surgical Assistant program accredited by CAAHEP or ABSA Required.

Certifications/Requirements:

• Current CPR certification is required.
• One of the below required:
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist under the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist by graduation from a CAAEP and passing a national certification examination (CST)
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician program
• Certification under the National Center for Competency Testing
• Certification under the Armed Forces (military) Program

Experience:

• Minimum three years' experience as a certified surgical technologist required; two years of clinical experience as a Surgical Assistant preferred.

Apply now to be considered.