Surgical Technologist / FA - Wildwood Orthopedic and Spine Hospital - Ambulatory

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Wildwood Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital Department:

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Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

When surgeons are in the operating room, the Surgical Tech First Assistant will help in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions to help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.

You will maintain the sterile field and address any breaks in technique. You will prepare surgical cases and make sure adequate supplies and instruments are prepared based on the case and patient needs.

This role provides a leadership opportunity as you will act as a preceptor and role model for new staff and students by offering guidance in the first assisting role.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Certified Surgical Technologist program.
• Skills: Must be successful incompletion of a course in preparing the Surgical Technologist as a First Assistant in surgery. This course shall meet the recommended education standards for first assisting established by the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) and shall include clinical practice under the direction of a registered nurse first assistant or licensed surgeon. Years of Experience: Must have at least 3 years’ experience in the operating room and have passed the certification exam.
• Certification: Must maintain current certification through acquisition of mandatory contact hours of continuing education as approved by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST).
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