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Surgical First Assistant / Surgical Technologist
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Location: Texas (Northern)
Position: Surgical First Assistant
Facility: Confidential
Status: Full Time/Benefits
Shift: Days

Requirements:
Must be able to take call. Graduate from an accredited school of surgical technologist.
CST Certification (Certified Surgical Technologist). Certified as a CSTFA by the LCC-ST (Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist). Must have CPR within one week of hire. Must have previous experience. ACLS, PALS certifications preferred. Able to effectively communicate in English
Additional languages preferred. Basic computer knowledge.
Provides direct patient care to neonate through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care before, during and after surgery. Demonstrates proficiency as a scrub technician. CST/FA must demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills to assist the surgeon during surgery and at the ,always acting under the direct guidance and supervision of a licensed surgeon. Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits:
Full-time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, 401K, FSA, EAP, STD, LTD, Vacation, Sick Leave, Holiday 

Location: Arizona (Western)
Position: Surgical Technologist
Facility: Confidential
Status: Full Time/Benefits
Shift: Days

Requirements:
Knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the Perioperative continuum; the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served;
Prepares for each procedure by reviewing Physician preference cards, collaborating with circulating nurse and surgeon and utilizing other resources, as needed (more experienced staff, publications, vendor resources, manuals, etc.); assures the presence of all critical instrumentation, supplies and equipment and that their in working order prior to the beginning of each case; is able to open sterile supplies and set up for procedures;
Is consistently ready and prepared for assigned cases and has the surgical suite prepared 15 minutes before the scheduled time; demonstrates consistent practices related to assuring correct patient, correct procedure, correct site prior to start of procedure and intra-operatively, as necessary; scrubs and assists the surgeon in the performance of surgical procedures, working under the surgeon’s direction; responsible for collection, identification and verification of specimens with the circulator; accurately assures that all sponge, needle and instrument and other countable items are accounted for at the end of the surgical procedure; communicates effectively to optimize patient care, promote positive human relations and contributes to the supportive and cooperative work environment; consistently anticipates needs of surgeon before and throughout the surgical procedure; appropriately responds to the patient in an emergency or physically distressful situation.
Demonstrates competence in preparing and cleaning of OR suites before and between cases and after terminal case; maintains and updates preference cards with any changes and information required by next team; participates in the re-stocking, re-supplying and cleaning of operating rooms, specialty carts and storage areas.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of location, care and operation of all surgical equipment; demonstrates understanding and utilization of cost containment principles related to all resources (supplies, personnel, time, etc).
Immediately reports unsafe conditions, shortages of supplies and faulty equipment to supervisor; Demonstrates thorough knowledge of instrument processing, sterilization and biological monitoring. Actively participates in instrument processing.
Floats, as assigned and provides on call 24 hour and weekend emergency coverage and overtime for the department during unscheduled hours and holidays.
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program or equivalent experience. Experience in a wide variety of Orthopedic procedures is required. Current CPR certificate required