Surgical Tech First Assist

As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.

Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.

To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

• In addition to fulfilling the requirements of the job description for Surgical Tech this position will include the following:
  
  
  
  
  • Has knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative techniques related to first assisting.
  
  
  
  • Will meet all Surgical First Assistant competencies of department and national standards.
• A certified/licensed (Nebraska) surgical first assistant may engage in the practice of surgical assisting, including, but not limited to, the following:
  
  
  
  
  • Assisting in the intraoperative care of a surgical patient
  
  
  
  • Assists in moving and positioning patients under the direction of the physician and /or operating room registered nurse.
  
  
  
  • Preparing and draping the patient for the surgical procedure under the guidance of the surgeon
  
  
  
  • Tissue manipulation/use of instruments: consists of the handling of tissue and appropriate selection and use of surgical instruments to assure proper treatment of tissue, decreased incidence of infections and rapid healing of the surgical site. These may include clamp, ligate, and cut tissue per surgeon’s directive
  
  
  
  • Retraction: Provide exposure and visualization of the operative site by; retracting, suctioning, irrigating, and or sponging while preventing tissue/organ injury at the operative site.
  
  
  
  • Assisting with hemostasis-use of surgical techniques at the operative site, which will promote adequate visual assessment of and access to the operative site; prevent blood loss, decrease operative time and promote wound healing. Techniques include; direct pressure use of chemical hemostatic agents or other measures as directed by the surgeon along with the use of electrocautery mono and bi-polar to assist surgeon with hemostasis.
  
  
  
  • Wound Closure: Assisting with closure of body planes, including the following:
    
    
    ◦ Inserting running or interrupted subcutaneous sutures with absorbable or nonabsorbable material;
    
    
    ◦ Utilizing subcuticular closure technique with or without adhesive skin closure strips; and
    
    
    ◦ Closing skin with method indicated by surgeon, including, but not limited to, suture and staples;
  
  
  
  • Applying appropriate wound dressings;
  
  
  
  • Providing assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue;
  
  
  
  • Participate in preparing specimens
  
  
  
  • Performing other tasks during the surgical procedure delegated by and under the personal supervision of a physician that are identified in the Nebraska State Statutes regarding First Assist duties.
    
    
    Source: Nebraska Laws 2016, LB721, § 11. Section 38-3511
• Acts as a preceptor in orientation of new staff & provides frequent updates of progress throughout orientation period.
• Maintain and update self-knowledge base including clinical aspects and educational techniques, contributes to updating orientation manuals and evaluation tools.
• The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Required

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology First Assist program and Two years of a scrubbing/assisting experience within the last four years, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Surgical First Assistant: NE, upon hire and
• Certified Surgical First Assistant, upon hire or
• Certified Surgical First Assistant NASC, upon hire or
• Certified First Assistant - Certified Surgical Technologists, upon hire and
• Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire or
• Technologist in Surgery-Certified, upon hire

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.