CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNICIAN - FIRST ASSIST (PER DIEM VARIED)

Responsibilities Assists surgeons with exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, attends to the patients’ direct care needs. Accepts responsibility for his/her integrity with respect to maintenance and compliance, to policies. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, and other team members, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure. Demonstrates and maintains dexterity sufficient for successful completion of his/her assistant duties on each particular procedure. Maintains a professional attitude with respect to the dignity, privacy, and safety of the patient. Functions within the limits of his/her ability, and within the scope of practice set forth by the medical staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and appropriate state law. Qualifications Shift: PER DIEM VARIED Education: Technical School/2 Years College/Associate’s Degree: Surgical Technology, or program board eligible for SFA certification required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience: Three to five (3-5) years surgical tech experience required. Five to eight (5-8) years surgical tech experience preferred. Technical Skills: Continuing education programs to maintain and enhance clinical competencies related to perioperative or First Assisting practice. License/Certification: Current CSFA Certification (through NBSTSA), CSA (through NSAA), or SA-C certification (through ABSA) required. Certification must be maintained for employment. Current American Heart Association (BLS). Other: Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department. Benefits A rewarding and engaging work environment Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Employee Referral Bonus opportunities Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance and critical illness insurance Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations and work-related issues available to all employees and their family members Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs 401k with company match Discounted UHS stock purchase plan Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more Disclaimer Benefits may vary depending upon employment status, position, and effective date during employment. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Health Services, Inc.