Surgical Tech First Assist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Tech Cert First Assistant you will contribute significantly to patient care within our perioperative team, acting as a crucial extension of the surgical staff. This specialized role involves working closely with surgeons and registered nurses, leveraging your expertise to ensure optimal outcomes for surgical patients. If you're a skilled Surgical First Assistant looking to advance your career in a dynamic hospital environment, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Every day you will engage in the direct, intraoperative care of surgical patients, assisting the surgeon with critical tasks such as tissue manipulation, retraction, hemostasis, and wound closure. You'll prepare and drape patients, ensure proper instrument selection, and actively contribute to preventing complications. You'll also serve as a preceptor and role model, sharing your technical knowledge and expertise to mentor new staff and enhance the overall skill level of our healthcare team.

Additional duties:

• Has knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative techniques related to first assisting.
• Will meet all Surgical First Assistant competencies of department and national standards. A certified/licensed (Nebraska) surgical first assistant may engage in the practice of surgical assisting, including, but not limited to, the following:
• Assisting in the intraoperative care of a surgical patient
• Assists in moving and positioning patients under the direction of the physician and /or operating room
registered nurse.
• Preparing and draping the patient for the surgical procedure under the guidance of the surgeon
• Tissue manipulation/use of instruments: consists of the handling of tissue and appropriate selection and use
of surgical instruments to assure proper treatment of tissue, decreased incidence of infections and rapid healing
of the surgical site. These may include clamp, ligate, and cut tissue per surgeon's directive
• Retraction: Provide exposure and visualization of the operative site by; retracting, suctioning, irrigating, and
or sponging while preventing tissue/organ injury at the operative site.
• Assisting with hemostasis-use of surgical techniques at the operative site, which will promote adequate visual
assessment of and access to the operative site; prevent blood loss, decrease operative time and promote wound
healing. Techniques include; direct pressure use of chemical hemostatic agents or other measures as directed
by the surgeon along with the use of electrocautery mono and bi-polar to assist surgeon with hemostasis.
• Wound Closure

Job Requirements

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology First Assist program

Certified Surgical First Assist Certification required

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.