Surgical First Assistant

Scrub Tech Surgery Clinic

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As our Surgery Clinic Scrub Tech, First Assistant, you will play a critical role in patient care, work alongside top surgeons, and participate in life-saving procedures daily.

Everyday you will communicate and provide assistance to physicians, patients, anesthesia, staff, family members, and visitors to ensure highest standards are met within the Operating room.

To be successful in this role you must anticipate needs, collaborate with the surgical team, monitor sterile fields and set the OR up for success.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, maintain, and monitor sterile fields with the highest standards.
• Anticipate surgeon's needs and pass instruments efficiently.
• Collaborate with RNs on counts and ensure medication safety.
• Actively participate in the Time-out process.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant operating room environment.

This is a PRN position

Job Requirements

Required

• Must be registered on the North Dakota Board of Nursing Unlicensed Assistive Persons (UAP) Registry prior to start date. Must be a Certified Surgical Technician or gain your CST within 90 days of employment.
• Basic Life Support Certification within 480 hours of employment and meets re-certification as required.
• No previous experience required, other than clinical lab with schooling.
• Ability to organize assignments and work under pressure.

Preferred

• Associate degree from an approved school of Surgical Technology preferred.

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.