Surgical Technician – First Assist CVOR

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Full time

Day Shift

Saint Joseph Health System values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment
• Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays
• Colleague well-being resources
• No mandatory overtime
• Employee referral incentive program
• State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU's and supportive team approach

The surgical assistant will:

• Actively demonstrate the organization's mission and core values and conduct oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
• Know and adhere to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
• Preoperative – Facilitate the safe positioning of the patient according to the surgeon's preference, patient's anatomical and physiological limits and surgical procedure to be performed. Assist circulator and anesthesia provider in preparation of the patient.
• Intraoperative – Perform specific tasks according to individual surgeon preference utilizing appropriate techniques.
• Postoperative – Apply dressing material, assess skin integrity, assist in transfer of the patient.
• Specialty Procedures – Perform under surgeon supervision other procedures including but not limited to: vein and graft harvesting and graft and implant preparation.
• Evaluate the patient's response to care delivered and the level of outcome achievement.
• Apply theoretical knowledge of asepsis, wound healing, infectious diseases process, surgical anatomy and physiology, safety issues and operative techniques for surgical procedures on which he/she assists.
• Perform additional duties as delegated by the surgeon or facility in cooperation with state and local policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or as workload or staffing variations require.

The surgical assistant will need:

• Graduate from an accredited surgical assisting program.
• CSFA, CSA, or SA-C certification required.
• 2 years in operating room as a surgical technologist or current certification
• Experience independently harvesting leg veins preferred.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.