Cert Surg Tech-First Asst

Cert Surg Tech-First Asst

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital

Functions as the surgeons’ assistant, working directly under their supervision throughout procedures. Assists the nurse, surgeon, anesthesiologist, and/or CRNA in the care of patients in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.

• Graduate of a surgical technology accredited surgical assisting program, as well as CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs).
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
• Current Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA).
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire.

• Two (2) years of progressive clinical scrub experience in a CST role.

• Recommendation from three (3) different multi‑specialty surgeons to validate skill competency.

• Performs technical skills required to prepare for surgical procedures.
• Assists other perioperative team members in the care of the surgical patient.
• Provides direct patient care and meets patient needs under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Under direction/supervision of surgeon, assists in perioperative care and performs duties as assigned.
• Assesses patient needs related to specific surgical procedures and collects supplies and equipment.
• Delivers age‑appropriate care addressing patients’ cultural, spiritual, and psychosocial needs.
• Promotes a safe environment and observes for potential complications.
• May assist in scheduling OR cases, recording information, and updating surgeon preference cards.
• Functions in Central Reprocessing: decontamination, preparation for sterilization, and maintaining records.
• Utilizes proper positioning of the patient with consideration of comfort and safety.
• Provides visualization of the operative site through appropriate placement and securement of retractions, packing, and manipulation.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques with hemostasis for permanent and temporary measures.
• Assists with closure of body planes and selects appropriate wound dressings.
• Provides assistance in securing drainage systems to tissues.

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, in‑services, and competency validation.

• Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull heavy loaded carts up to 200 lbs.
• Possess visual, hearing, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment and lead for extended periods of time.

• May be exposed to communicable diseases, toxic gas, fume, and odor.
• Exposure to electrical current and radiation from x‑rays.

• Perform complex mental activity with frequent involvement in highly technical situations.
• Work successfully under stressful conditions and adapt to varying workloads.
• Make sound judgments based on scientific principles and collaborate with team members.
• Comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Have thorough knowledge and scrub skills for all surgical specialties.

Mandatory call.

40 hours.

Day (United States of America).

United States of America (Non‑Exempt).

PCH Princeton Community Hospital.

122 12th Street, Princeton, West Virginia.

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