North Star Behavioral Health · 3 months ago
Surgical Tech First Assist (CERT) FT
MCALLEN, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expNorth Star Behavioral Health is seeking a Surgical Tech First Assist to support surgical teams in providing optimal patient care. The role involves assisting surgeons during operations, maintaining patient safety, and performing various surgical tasks under supervision.
Health Care
Responsibilities
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, attends to the patients’ direct care needs
Accepts responsibility for his/her integrity with respect to maintenance and compliance, to policies
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, and other team members, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure
Demonstrates and maintains dexterity sufficient for successful completion of his/her assistant duties on each particular procedure
Maintains a professional attitude with respect to the dignity, privacy, and safety of the patient
Functions within the limits of his/her ability, and within the scope of practice set forth by the medical staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and appropriate state law
Performs surgical assisting functions under the direction of a licensed physician
Under direct surgeon supervision, assists in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use of appropriate surgical instruments for the task, electrocautery, placement of ties, placement of suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measures directed by the surgeon
Performs sponging and suctioning on operative sites
Performs closure of subcutaneous & skin wound layers (or the equivalent tissue layers) under surgeon supervision
May harvest vein graft for cardiac heart procedures under the surgeon’s supervision
Provides assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue
Applies wound dressings
Demonstrates competency in assisting the nurse in the care of the patient by assisting with moving and safe positioning of patient to reduce injury or pressure injury development
Placement of pneumatic tourniquet
Assists with CPR when needed
Employs interpersonal and communication skills that enhance team functioning
Complies and actively promotes and participates with patient safety initiatives, Universal Protocol, and prevention of retained procedural items
When not directly involved in first assisting role, may function in scrub role, or other duties identified by department leadership
Assists the RN and other Surgical Technologists to provide an environment conductive to safety for patients, visitors and employees
Actively participates in mandatory department education and appropriate drills (Malignant Hyperthermia, Fire, etc.)
Participates in facility call rotations
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and proficiency in perioperative practices as Surgical Technologist for at least three years
Bachelor's Degree in Science/related field, 3 -5 years related experience 5-8 preferred
Currency in CSFA certification (through NBSTSA), CSA (through NSAA), or SA-C certification (through ABSA) must be maintained for employment
Maintains licensure as Surgical First Assistant where indicated by State Law
Current American Heart Association BLS
Company
North Star Behavioral Health
NSBH is a behavioral health facility that offers programs for children & adults who suffer from psychiatric or substance abuse issues.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sarah Kennedy
COO
Montu Jani, MS, NCC, MHA, LPC
Chief Clinical Officer
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