Surgical Technologist 1st Asst Full Time Days

Under direct supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of duties in the OR and related areas to assist the surgical team and surgeon.

• Scrubs on all types of operating procedures; handles surgical instruments, sutures & sponges; anticipates the needs of the surgeon, assisting as required.
• Maintains strict aseptic technique, identifying and correcting any breaks in technique.
• Maintains an accurate count of sponges, sharps and instruments; assumes joint responsibility with the circulating nurse for ensuring that all are accounted for during and after the operation.
• Observes patient's condition while in the OR; reports any changes to the staff nurse and/or anesthesia.
• Prepares for scheduled operative procedures, ensuring that necessary equipment, instruments and supplies are available and ready for use.
• Maintains a clean and safe OR environment; cleans rooms and sterilizes equipment.
• Restocks OR with standard supplies and assists in updating surgical instrument sets.
• Maintains power equipment and specialty instrumentation within assigned specialty areas.
• Assists in the transportation of patients to and from the OR; verifies patient identity; assists with lifting and positioning of patient for surgical procedures.
• Provides direct assistance to the surgeon during surgery as first-assistant.
• Handles tissue; provides exposure, sutures, uses instruments and provides hemostasis under the direct supervision of the surgeon.
• Facilitates surgical procedures by providing the surgeon with necessary surgical instruments, supplies and/or equipment.
• Participates in the orientation of new surgical technician personnel.
• May assist as second circulator under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Prepares materials to be presented in dept in-service education programs as assigned.
• Assists in the trial and evaluation of new surgical products.
• Provides input to managers in developing new policies and procedures for the department.
• Participates on committees as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a surgical technologist by an accredited certifying agency recognized by the Association of Surgical Technologists.
• Graduation from an accredited First Assistant program.
• Surgical First Assistant certification.
• Certified in CPR.
• One to two years experience as a surgical technologist in an operating room setting.

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges

DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research.