Surgical Tech First Asst

Title - Surgical Tech First Asst
Temp to Perm: Temp with extension opportunities
Travel (Y/N):Y
Length of Assignment: 13 weeks
Work Location: Waco, TX
Work Schedule: 4x10s - Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri
Shifts: AM
Interview Type:1 Round - Virtual
Speciality : OR
Required- Experience in both Client/spine and colorectal is required!
Certification/Degree Requirements: BLS, CSFA (NBSTSA)
Top Skills: 4 yr min experience, Extensive experience in Client/Spine AND Colorectal procedures. Surgical field preparation & maintenance, delivery prep.
Scrub Color: Provided


JOB SUMMARY
The Surgical Tech First Assistant works in a dual role as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and a First Assistant. This position assists surgeons and surgical teams during major surgical services and complex surgical procedures. This position functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse when performing the role of CST, and works under the direction of a Surgeon when performing the role of First Assistant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the ROLE
Ensures appropriate supplies, equipment and instrumentation are available, opened and functioning properly for each procedre. Creates, corrects and updates surgeon preference cards to reflect equipment, radiology, supplies and specialty notes for current and future procedure. Pulls, opens and sets up cases. Coordinates with surgeons on specialty equipment and supply needs prior to procedure, and assists in constructing specialty instrument trays. Prepares operating room according to surgical procedure schedules, and arranges sterile setups of instrument table supplies and equipment required for specific procedures. Wraps instruments in preparation for gas or steam sterilization. Performs quality control procedures on equipment and report any issues. Ensures cleanliness of the OR before and after surgery.Scrubs for cases in major surgical services according to established procedures and standards requiring advanced knowledge of anatomy, surgical instruments, surgeons' preference and other technical knowledge.Educates and prepares surgical teams according to procedure.Assist with or performs the positioning, prepping and draping of the patient.Assists the surgeon during surgical procedures, i.e. passes sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants, holds retractor devices, anticipates and responds to the surgical team needs, ties off vessels and tissues, repairs incisions and lacerations, cuts and cauterizes tissues, stabilizes drains, applies wound dressings, etc.as needed and as directed for wide variety of surgical cases. Performs complex surgical techniques as needed and as directed by physician and in accordance with Texas Product of practice for surgical scrub tech first assistants. Receives surgical specimens following specimen protocol and notifies circulating nurse of source material and delivers to appropriate location.Contacts the pharmacy for RX with Registered Nurse or circulating nurse collaboration. Coordinates and collaborates with system vetting vendors on behalf of surgeon and department. Researches and coordinates quotes for capital purchase, new equipment and supplies with specialty coordinators. Requisitions supplies.Keeps current regarding developments in surgical equipment, trends and techniques through attendance at in-service or other internal education programs. Acts as a resource and preceptor to those learning the scrub role. Supports the department through in-services, precepting and mentoring staff accordingly.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Must have good communication skills.Must have excellent knowledge of operating room protocol.Must be able to work effectively with all hospital departments.Must have excellent knowledge of patient protocols within a clinic setting.Must be able to work well with all members of the office staff.Must be able to assist the physician in all aspects of the practice including assisting in surgery.The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions.