Surgical Tech First Assist

As ourSurgical Tech Cert First Assistantyou will contribute significantly to patient care within our perioperative team acting as a crucial extension of the surgical staff. This specialized role involves working closely with surgeons and registered nurses leveraging your expertise to ensure optimal outcomes for surgical patients. If youre a skilled Surgical First Assistant looking to advance your career in a dynamic hospital environment this opportunity is ideal for you.

Every day you will engage in the direct intraoperative care of surgical patients assisting the surgeon with critical tasks such as tissue manipulation retraction hemostasis and wound closure. Youll prepare and drape patients ensure proper instrument selection and actively contribute to preventing complications. Youll also serve as a preceptor and role model sharing your technical knowledge and expertise to mentor new staff and enhance the overall skill level of our healthcare team.

Additional duties:

Has knowledge of surgical anatomy physiology and operative techniques related to first assisting.
Will meet all Surgical First Assistant competencies of department and national standards. A certified/licensed (Nebraska) surgical first assistant may engage in the practice of surgical assisting including but not limited to the following:
Assisting in the intraoperative care of a surgical patient
Assists in moving and positioning patients under the direction of the physician and /or operating room
registered nurse.
Preparing and draping the patient for the surgical procedure under the guidance of the surgeon
Tissue manipulation/use of instruments: consists of the handling of tissue and appropriate selection and use
of surgical instruments to assure proper treatment of tissue decreased incidence of infections and rapid healing
of the surgical site. These may include clamp ligate and cut tissue per surgeons directive
Retraction: Provide exposure and visualization of the operative site by; retracting suctioning irrigating and
or sponging while preventing tissue/organ injury at the operative site.
Assisting with hemostasis-use of surgical techniques at the operative site which will promote adequate visual
assessment of and access to the operative site; prevent blood loss decrease operative time and promote wound
healing. Techniques include; direct pressure use of chemical hemostatic agents or other measures as directed
by the surgeon along with the use of electrocautery mono and bi-polar to assist surgeon with hemostasis.
Wound Closure

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology First Assist program

Certified Surgical First Assist Certification required

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services heart and vascular care emergency services surgery maternity cancer care and diagnostic imaging.