Surgical Technologist First Assist
Job Location:
Fort Smith, AR - USA
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Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
Job Profile SummaryUnder the supervision of the surgeon The Surgical Tech First Assist (ST-FA) is a role whichprovidesadditionalassistance to the surgeon in the Operating Room over and above that normally provided. As defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) surgical assistants provide aid in exposurehemostasis closure and other interoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safer operation withoptimalresults for the addition the ST-FA may perform in the role of the Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room as needed. Coordinates the care of the surgical patient with other team members. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission values and guiding principles.
Position Details:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High-School Diploma or GED Required.
Licensure-Certification:
- Non-Certified Route: WIll train the right candidate. 1-2 years of scrub experience required.
- NCCT Route: Successful completion of the Tech in Surgery - Certified (NCCT) exam with certification for LPN and Military candidates. 1-2 Years of scrub experience required.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) are required.
Preferred Experience: 2 Years of Full-Time scrub Experience with complex and routine cases preferred.
Preferred Licensure-Certification: Graduate with a Degree in Surgical Technology from an accredited surgical technology program preferred.
Other: Must understand English both written and spoken must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal state or local law.
Why Mercy
From day one Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off tuition support and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.
Join a caring collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.
