Lutheran Health Network ยท 4 weeks ago
Surgical Tech First Asst
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expLutheran Health Network is a family of more than 6,000 employees dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care. The Surgical Technician First Assist provides direct support to surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring efficient operative and invasive procedures while collaborating with the surgical team for optimal patient outcomes.
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
Proficiency in surgical techniques, aseptic principles, and sterile field maintenance
Strong knowledge of surgical anatomy, instrumentation, and procedural workflows
Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and respond quickly to intraoperative changes
Strong attention to detail in surgical counting procedures, patient positioning, and procedural safety
Effective communication and teamwork skills, ensuring smooth collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers
Knowledge of infection control standards, regulatory compliance, and patient safety guidelines
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure surgical environment, demonstrating composure and professionalism
Preferred
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401(k) with matching
Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
Company
Lutheran Health Network
Lutheran Health Network is a family of more than 6,000 employees, physicians, advanced practice providers and volunteers dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care with the best possible experience to every patient, every time.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Colby Trane
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
Katie Wilson
Account Executive-Medpartners
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