First Assistant, Certified

Job Title:Certified Surgical Technician First Assist (CSFA) - OR
Job Type: FT

$15000.00 commitment-incentive bonus

Schedule:Days

Your experience matters:Community Medical Center

At Community Medical Center we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality scalability and significant impact across our hospitals and your role youll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Qualifications and requirements:The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) is an allied health professional competent of surgical procedures and an integral part of the surgical care team. The CSFA works under the supervision and delegation of a surgeon and alongside the circulating nurse as well as other members of the surgical team to facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures. The CSFA assists with positions of patients to give best exposure for surgical procedure using stabilizing equipment when necessary while maximizing patient comfort and safety. The CSFA is an expert in theory and application of aseptic and sterile technique knowledgeable of human anatomy surgical procedures and surgeon preferences to properly assist the surgeon providing visualization of the operative site using appropriate method including manipulation of tissue and materials retraction sponging suctioning and irrigation. The CSFA utilizes appropriate techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis assists with body plane closure application of wound dressings and securing of drainage CSFA may prepare the sterile field supplies instrumentation and the surgery the CSFA helps with a combination of knowledge participation anticipation and critical thinking.

Responsibilities:

• Completion of case carts
• Proper communication with operating room staff
• Cleaning and care of operating rooms core and equipment
• Decontamination cleaning and sterilization of instrumentation
• Surgeon preference card maintenance
• Supply outdates
• Weekday and weekend call coverage

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or is a logical assignment to the responsibilities assigned with or without notice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology through an accredited Surgical Technology program.

Certification(s):National Certification as a Surgical Technologist through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

• American Heart Association healthcare provider BLS within one month of hire
• Preferred1-year surgical technologist acute care experience.
• Verbal written and computer skills

What do we offer:

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Shift differential
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs such as life accident critical-injury insurance short- and long-term disability and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement loan assistance and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental physical and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

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About Us
Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula MT. It is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities across the country. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters

EEOC Statement
Community Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.