First Assistant Surgical Tech Lenexa

at  AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

THE EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCES YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• First Assistant Certification or Certified Surgical Assistant Certification
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association
  This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
  Category: Surgery
  Organization: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
  Schedule: Full-time
  Shift: 1 - Day
  Req ID: 24036668
  We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

The First Assistant Surgical Tech works under the direct supervision of the surgeon to facilitate the procedure and process of surgery. First Assistant Surgical Techs are expected to prepare and position the patient for surgery, assist in visualization of the operating field, provide hemostasis, harvest surgical grafts, perform closure of incisions, and apply various wound dressings in accordance with the surgeon’s preference. S/he is responsible for working collaboratively with the entire surgical team to monitor sterile integrity of the surgical field, ensure all surgical counts are correct and relay necessary information to other members of the team to ensure appropriate patient care is delivered.