Position Description: Surgical Technologist First Assistant

Responsible for assisting the surgeon during surgery and plays a vital role in the operating room during surgeries. Communicates the surgeon's preferences and specific patient needs to surgical team. Assists in positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures. Provides retraction of tissues and organs for optimal visualization with regard to the surgical site. Assists with selecting equipment, holding incisions open, controlling bleeding, closing incisions and performing other technical duties.

Position Details Location: St Josephs Womens

Status: Full Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 6:45pm - 7:15am

Weekend Work: Every Other

On Call: No

Requirements

Required Experience: At least 3 years' experience as a Surgical Tech and 1-year Surgical First Assistant experience.

Required Education: High School or Equivalent and Surgical Technology First Assist Certificate

Required License/Certification: Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross and Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) Certification.

Specific Skills

Delegation skills; Interpersonal skills; Customer service skills; Written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of regulatory standards appropriate to position; Computer skills appropriate to position; Medical terminology use and understanding

Preceptor skills; Work with a team; Work independently

Organizational skills; Critical thinking skills





Join our Team of Surgical Technologists and Enjoy our Outstanding Benefits!

Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

401(k) match and additional yearly contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Yearly performance appraisal and team award bonus

Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities

Community discounts and more

AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Why BayCare? - "We dedicate our lives to caring for yours"

Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. That's why you'll thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve. Our extraordinary team of 8522 nurses deliver clinical excellence and compassion that makes a difference in our patients lives every day. All BayCare hospitals have been awarded the Pathways to Excellence, which recognizes health care organizations for positive practice environments where nurses excel.

Equal Chance Employer Veterans/Disabled

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📌 Surgical Technologist Non-Certified (Winnipeg)
🏢 BayCare Health System
📍 Winnipeg