Community Health Systems · 5 months ago
Seasonal Surgical Tech First Asst
8300 COLLIER BOULEVARD, NAPLES, FL, 34114, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCommunity Health Systems is seeking a Seasonal Surgical Tech First Assistant to provide direct support to surgeons during surgical procedures. This role involves maintaining a sterile field, assisting in critical surgical tasks, and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Functions as a scrub person during surgical procedures, preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments, maintaining an organized sterile field, and providing necessary instruments and supplies to the surgical team
Performs first assistant duties, including providing exposure through instrument handling, retractors, suctioning, and sponging techniques as directed by the surgeon
Handles and dissects tissues, clamps blood vessels, coagulates bleeding points, and places drains as instructed by the surgeon
Assists with wound closure, including suturing subcutaneous layers and skin, applying staples, and dressing surgical sites per surgeon instructions
Ensures sterility and safety standards, conducting proper counting procedures with the RN circulator, following infection control protocols, and taking corrective actions if needed
Prepares and transports surgical instruments for decontamination, ensuring proper handling and sterilization for future use
Assists in post-procedure room turnover, ensuring procedural areas are properly cleaned and prepared for subsequent surgeries
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
1-3 years of experience as a Surgical Technician or First Assist in an acute care setting required
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through NBSTSA required or
Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through NSAA required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
Preferred
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
Company
Community Health Systems
Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers.
10001+ employees
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2023-12-11Post Ipo Debt· $750M
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SVP, Chief Accounting Officer
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