CST First Assistant (Full-Time, Days/Evenings + Call)

Community Healthcare System is hiring a CST First Assistant!

Job Description:

Surgical Assistant anticipates the needs of the surgical team during an operation. Assists the surgeon with technical tasks such as selecting equipment, holding open incisions, stopping bleeding, closing the incision.

CST First Assistant Roles and Responsibilities:

The CST First Assistant reports to the Director of Surgical Services. All assignments will be made by the Director or designee, with regard to optimum patient care, difficulty of the procedure, and physician’s request. The CST First Assistant will perform only the functions defined by the Association of Surgical Assistants and the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The broad functions of the surgical assistants are: 1) providing aid in exposure; 2) hemostasis, closure, and 3) other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. The surgical assistant performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with Hospital Policies and Procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Current certification in surgical technology. Completion of CST First Assistant course in which the curriculum addressed all the content areas pf the “Core Curriculum of the CST First Assistant”.   Obtains and maintains current certifications (BLS) as required in specialty areas (Critical Care).

Additional Skills:

Analytical skills Compassion Detail oriented Interpersonal skills Your Extraordinary Career Starts Here

 

We invite you to join our team of professionals where your unique talents will be well utilized in a work environment that promotes your further growth and development. In return for your valuable service and contributions, CHS offers a competitive wage and benefits package along with the necessary tools, resources, and mentoring opportunities to support your career advancement goals.

Our comprehensive benefits program includes, but is not limited to: Medical, dental and vision coverage Wellness program, including free screenings Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA) Retirement savings plan Life insurance Disability income protection Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness center discount program Tuition assistance and career development Paid Time Off (PTO) Reward and recognition programs

 

Join our team of healthcare professionals at Community Healthcare Systems. Apply today!