SURGICAL TECHNICIAN - FIRST ASSIST CERT (FULL-TIME VARIED) SURGERY

About the Hospital Summerlin Hospital is a -bed hospital featuring emergency services; a busy maternity department with an average of deliveries per month; a Children’s Medical Center with a NICU, a pediatric ICU and separate pediatric ER; advanced cardiovascular care, surgical services, women’s health, and oncology care. Summerlin Hospital is an accredited Chest Pain with PCI facility and a Primary Stroke Center and has received multiple awards from the American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines program. 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 Education: Technical School/2 Years College / associate degree: Surgical Technology, or program board eligible for SFA certification required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Must have Robot FA experience. 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 patient. Benefits Challenging and rewarding work environment Comprehensive education and training center Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies #J-18808-Ljbffr Summerlin Hospital Medical Center