Surgical Technician - First Assist (Certified)

Surgical Technician - First Assist (Certified) (Full Time - Days)

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC's), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system establishes a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital includes trauma care with a helipad for emergency transport, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, a NICU, Intensive care, Medical/Surgical care, Telemetry care, and a soon-to-be open ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services.

We are seeking an experienced Surgical Technician - First Assist (Certified) (Full Time - Days). Our ideal candidate assists surgeons with exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the incumbent attends to the patients' direct care needs. The Surgical Technician - First Assist accepts responsibility for his/her integrity with respect to maintenance and compliance, to policies. The incumbent anticipates the needs of the surgeon, and other team members, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure. The Surgical Technician - First Assist demonstrates and maintains dexterity sufficient for successful completion of his/her assistant duties on each particular procedure.

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation & generous paid time off Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi student loan refinancing program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

Qualifications Requirements One of the four following surgical assistant certifications are required unless state regulations require specific certification to practice as a surgical first assist in the respective state: CRNFA Certification National Assistant at Surgery Certification Surgical First Assist Certification (CSTFA) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Surgical Assist Credential (SA-C) from the American Board of Surgical Assistants, OR Certification Surgical Assistant Credential (CSA) from the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants Maintains licensure as Surgical First Assistant where indicated by State Law Current American Heart Association BLS Completion of a CAAHEP accredited or ABSA approved First Assistant program that includes didactic and supervised clinical practice. The organized medical staff as part of its credentialing and privileging process may require additional training and experience requirements.

Skills Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to remain calm and focused during high-pressure situations. Commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care and safety. Demonstrate a proven track record of commitment, with the ability to sustain employment for a minimum of two years. This requirement underscores our dedication to fostering long-term relationships with our team members and ensuring stability within our organization.

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