Certified Surgical First Asst

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center-UT

Department/Specialty: Operating Room

Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time | Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00 call rotation holidays assigned on rotation


Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Position patients using stabilizing equipment to optimize surgical site exposure while prioritizing safety and comfort.
• Maintain visual clarity at the operative site through tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
• Execute appropriate techniques to achieve both temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assist surgeons with body plane closure, securing drainage systems, and applying wound dressings.
• Prepare the operating room according to surgeon preference cards, ensuring required instruments, supplies, and resources are ready.
• Clear soiled case carts, trash, and supplies from the OR post-procedure to support efficient room turnover.
• Participate as an active surgical team member and fulfill additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain availability for required on-call shifts.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified Assistant Surgical Assistant specializing in Surgery credentialed from the National Board
  of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

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Responsibilities

• Position patients using stabilizing equipment to optimize surgical site exposure while prioritizing safety and comfort.
• Maintain visual clarity at the operative site through tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
• Execute appropriate techniques to achieve both temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assist surgeons with body plane closure, securing drainage systems, and applying wound dressings.
• Prepare the operating room according to surgeon preference cards, ensuring required instruments, supplies, and resources are ready.
• Clear soiled case carts, trash, and supplies from the OR post-procedure to support efficient room turnover.
• Participate as an active surgical team member and fulfill additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain availability for required on-call shifts.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified Assistant Surgical Assistant specializing in Surgery credentialed from the National Board
  of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.