Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist

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Job description

Lafayette 3920 Building

3920 St Francis Way Lafayette, Indiana 47905

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients. With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Enjoy work life balance with consistent day shift schedule and observed holidays off work

Professional development opportunities

Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure to reward experience and expertise

Post-Procedure Clean Up Assists in the cleanup of the surgical environment after a procedure, ensuring the operating room is cleaned and set up for turnover to the next procedure. Removes equipment from surgery room and follows proper procedure to dispose of contaminated equipment and supplies. Handles and disposes of sharps, biohazardous waste, regular trash, and contaminated linens following procedures and policies.

Hemostasis Conducts hemostasis procedures including the application of electrosurgical unit to clamps, vessels, and tissue, sponging bodily fluids and stylizing suction techniques.

Wound Closure Conducts various types of wound closure and suturing, applies skin staples and appropriately approximates the skin to best facilitate the healing process.

Exposure Performs retractor placement and manipulation, and management of instruments in the operative field to prevent obstruction of the surgeon's view; anticipates exposure needs based on knowledge of the surgeon's preference, procedure, and anatomical structures.

Surgical Instrument Prep Prepares for surgical procedures by obtaining appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment and appropriate records for specific surgical procedures; opens surgical supplies/equipment, cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization process and restocks pre-operative carts.

Postoperative Assistance Provides postoperative assistance by selecting and applying appropriate dressings, securing drainage systems, conducting room turnover, and transport of the patient to bed and to PACU as necessary.

Surgical Scrub Scrubs basic and complex surgical procedures for general, orthopedic, ob/gyn, genitourinary, otorhinolaryngology, neurosurgical procedures, and other surgical procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required- High School Diploma/GED

Required- Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technologist Program Certificate

Required-Certified First Assistant (CFA)

Required- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

Preferred- 1 year Sugery Experience

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

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