Certified Surgical First Assistant

Surgical Tech-SA-C/CSFA

Job Location: Trinity Health Hospital Campus & Medical District (01) - Minot ND

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: 38.27 - 59.32 Hourly

Job Shift: Days/Evenings

Job Category: Nursing

Description

The Surg Tech-SA-C/CSFA is responsible for assisting the surgeon under direct and indirect supervision throughout the procedure. The Surg Tech-SA-C/CSFA works under the direct supervision of the RN circulating nurse and under the indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge the Unit Manager of Surgery and the Director of Surgical Services. The primary job duties include setting up and maintaining a sterile field for patients in the patient population served. The Surg Tech-SA-C/CSFA will assist the surgeon circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team as needed and perform other related duties as assigned. They will maintain familiarity with the function and proper care of all equipment and instruments. All of the job duties and standards within this document will be performed according to established policies and procedures and guidelines within the surgery department and Trinity Hospital.

Benefits

Health Vision and Dental.HSA or HSALife insurance401K PTO and Sick leaveEmployee referral program

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications Required: CST preferred. The applicant must be certified as a surgical assistant by either the National Surgical Assistant Association or the American Board of Surgical Assistants. You may not begin employment as a UAP/Technician until you have received the temporary permit or registration from the ND Board of Nursing. Practice/Employment does include orientation.Educational Requirements: Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technologist training program. Applicant has earned a degree or certification from a surgical assistant program accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs by the commissions successor completed a dedicated training program for surgical assistants in the armed forces or demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board the completion of fulltime work experience performed under the direct supervision of a physician licensed in the United States and consisting of at least 1300 hours of performance as a surgical assistant within the 3 years preceding the date of the application.Experience Requirements: Preferred past work experience but not required.Special Skills or Training Requirements: Maintains familiarity with all instrumentation including proper care and knowledge of functionality. Communicates well with others handles stressful situations well and works as an efficient member of the team. Completes probation period satisfactorily.