Surgical Technician First Assistant Certified Lead

Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie, WI (Onsite) Full-Time

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Job Details

• POSITION PURPOSE

• A Surgical Technologist First Assist Certified Lead is a Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant or Certified Surgical First Assistant. The Surgical Technologist First Assist Certified Lead works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety

Surgical Technologist First Assist Certified Lead possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic procedures

The Surgical Technologist First Assist Certified Lead is responsible for fulfilling the surgical specialty lead duties which include communication of service line needs with surgeon, vendor reps, manager, coordinator, and staff

Provides staff support and training, updates preference cards, and maintains supply inventory for their assigned specialty.

• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Has graduated from an accredited school in a Surgical Technologist (ST) program or an accredited school in a Surgical First Assistant program.

• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Two years’ experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist or Certified Surgical First Assistant.

• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.

• Certification in The National Board of Surgical Technology and/or Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

• Employees hired into position as of January 1, 2016 will be required to obtain certification within six months of hire.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.

• PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs all of the technical and physical functions and skills related to the job performance of a Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant or Certified Surgical First Assistant.

• Multifaceted communicator under a variety of emotional situations.

• Cleaning and restocking sterile core areas and Operating Rooms.

• Updates Surgical Preference Cards.

• Communicates service line needs with surgeon, vendor reps, manager, coordinator, and staff.

• Provides staff support and training.

• Maintains supply inventory for their assigned specialty.

Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 years

Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations

Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Froedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law

All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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Job Snapshot

Job Type Surgery

Schedule Full-time

Shift Varied

Hours 80

Facility/Name Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital