Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Surgical Technician First Assist

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGranbury, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

1-3 years of experience as a Surgical Technician or First Assist in an acute care setting.
Proficiency in surgical techniques, aseptic principles, and sterile field maintenance.
Strong knowledge of surgical anatomy, instrumentation, and procedural workflows.
Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and respond quickly to intraoperative changes.
Strong attention to detail in surgical counting procedures, patient positioning, and procedural safety.
Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers.
Knowledge of infection control standards, regulatory compliance, and patient safety guidelines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure surgical environment while demonstrating composure and professionalism.
Certified Surgical Technologist certification is required.
Certified Surgical First Assistant certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting is required, or Certified Surgical Assistant certification through the National Surgical Assistants Association is required.
Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

Function as a scrub person during surgical procedures by preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments, maintaining an organized sterile field, and providing necessary instruments and supplies to the surgical team.
Perform first assistant duties, including providing exposure through instrument handling, retractors, suctioning, and sponging techniques as directed by the surgeon.
Handle and dissect tissues, clamp blood vessels, coagulate bleeding points, and place drains as instructed by the surgeon.
Assist with wound closure, including suturing subcutaneous layers and skin, applying staples, and dressing surgical sites according to surgeon instructions.
Ensure sterility and safety standards by conducting proper counting procedures with the registered nurse circulator, following infection control protocols, and taking corrective actions when needed.
Prepare and transport surgical instruments for decontamination, ensuring proper handling and sterilization for future use.
Assist in post-procedure room turnover by ensuring procedural areas are properly cleaned and prepared for subsequent surgeries.
Perform other assigned duties.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is preferred.

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician First Assist provides direct support to surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring efficient operative and invasive procedures by maintaining the sterile field, providing necessary instruments and supplies, and assisting in critical surgical tasks. This role requires advanced technical skills to support the surgical team, including positioning patients, retracting tissues, controlling bleeding, suturing, and applying dressings. The Surgical Technician First Assist collaborates with surgeons, nurses, and other surgical team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes and post-operative care.

Essential Functions

Functions as a scrub person during surgical procedures, preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments, maintaining an organized sterile field, and providing necessary instruments and supplies to the surgical team.
Performs first assistant duties, including providing exposure through instrument handling, retractors, suctioning, and sponging techniques as directed by the surgeon.
Handles and dissects tissues, clamps blood vessels, coagulates bleeding points, and places drains as instructed by the surgeon.
Assists with wound closure, including suturing subcutaneous layers and skin, applying staples, and dressing surgical sites per surgeon instructions.
Ensures sterility and safety standards, conducting proper counting procedures with the RN circulator, following infection control protocols, and taking corrective actions if needed.
Prepares and transports surgical instruments for decontamination, ensuring proper handling and sterilization for future use.
Assists in post-procedure room turnover, ensuring procedural areas are properly cleaned and prepared for subsequent surgeries.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

1-3 years of experience as a Surgical Technician or First Assist in an acute care setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in surgical techniques, aseptic principles, and sterile field maintenance.
Strong knowledge of surgical anatomy, instrumentation, and procedural workflows.
Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and respond quickly to intraoperative changes.
Strong attention to detail in surgical counting procedures, patient positioning, and procedural safety.
Effective communication and teamwork skills, ensuring smooth collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers.
Knowledge of infection control standards, regulatory compliance, and patient safety guidelines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure surgical environment, demonstrating composure and professionalism.

Licenses and Certifications

CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required and
Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through NBSTSA required or
Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through NSAA required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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