Surgical Tech - First Assistant

The surgical first assistant, under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions. The surgical first assistant may also perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care. Responsibilities Responsible for ensuring appropriate equipment is available Reviewing permit to confirm procedure Assist in moving and positioning patient Providing assistance throughout the procedure in a variety of surgical techniques Qualifications Required: Education: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program Experience:3 years scrub and/or assisting experience. Licensure/Certification: BLS, Surgical Technology certification Surgical First Assistant certification Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy. Preferred: Education: Associate degree Experience: 5 years as surgical technician. About Us Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status About the Team Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is a 196-bed full service hospital located at 2986 Kate Bond Rd in Bartlett. Opened in 2004, the hospital provides an extensive offering of medical services including a 24-hour emergency room, critical care, cardiac care, oncology, urology, physical therapy and a 16-bed orthopedic/spine unit. Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has been honored with the American Heart Associations Get With The GuidelinesStroke Gold Plus Achievement Award, Leapfrog Groups “A” Hospital Safety Score, and has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence. Join our team! Job Info Job Identification View phone number on click.appcast.io Job Category Nursing Posting Date 06/11/2026, 06:11 PM Degree Level Associate's Degree/College Diploma (±13 years) Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett (On-site) #J-18808-Ljbffr