CSTFA or Surgical Tech - Toledo Hospital - Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Toledo Hospital

**Department:**

Surgery

**Weekly Hours:**

40

**Status:**

Full time

**Shift:**

Days (United States of America)

**Sign On Bonus:**

Job Requisition Qualifies for Sign on Bonus

**Bonus Amount:**

$7,500

**Job Summary:**

Sign on Bonus for External applicants:

$7,500

When surgeons are in the operating room, the Surgical Tech First Assistant, Certified, will help in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions to help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.

You will maintain the sterile field and address any breaks in technique. You will prepare surgical cases and make sure adequate supplies and instruments are prepared based on the case and patient needs.

This role provides a leadership opportunity as you will act as a preceptor and role model for new staff and students by offering guidance in the first assisting role.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education:Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Certified Surgical Technologist program.
• Skills:Must be able to understand directions and be able to communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer.
• Years of Experience: 3+ years' experience in the operating room
• Certification:Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) or certification from NCCT required. CPR required. Must be successful in completion of a course in preparing the Surgical Technologist as a First Assistant in surgery. This course shall meet the recommended education standards for first assisting established by the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) and shall include clinical practice under the direction of a registered nurse first assistant or licensed surgeon.

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