Surgical Technologist First Assist - FT Days - Surgery
Job Description
Education Qualifications:
- Graduate of a surgical assisting program accredited through ARCST and recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health education programs (CAAHEP) OR graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology with certification as a surgical assistant by the NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
About Essentia Health:
We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541
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Our Benefits are exceptional and include:
· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
· Paid Time Off
· 401k (with Essentia Health annual match)
· Health and Dental Insurance
· Life and Disability Insurance
· Adoption Assistance
· Relocation reimbursement for qualifying positions
Job Description:
Seeking a Surgical Technologist First Assist in our operating room at Essentia Health Fargo Hospital on 32nd Avenue. A $5000 bonus is available! Holiday, weekend, and evenings on call rotations are required. Schedule is 6:30 am to 3 pm, 40 hours weekly.Provides assistance to the surgeon to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure. Assists the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, suturing, dressing and other duties as delegated. May also work as a Surgical Technologist.Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
- Unlicensed assistive person (UAP) in the appropriate state(s) upon hire or within 3 months of hire if working as a Surgical Technologist.
- Certified as a certified surgical first assist by the NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting).
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 3 months from date of hire.