Surgical First Assist (FT)

EDUCATION (must be required for position), LICENSE, CERTIFICATION and EXPERIENCE:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Must have graduated from an accredited school for Surgical Technologist or have had appropriate training for the position or have training as a first assistant through an accredited training program.
Licenses: Must have current State of Colorado Surgical Technologist license in good standing.
Certifications: Must have current BLS, Certification as Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assist, Certified First Assist preferred.
Experience: 1-2 years related experience required as a Surgical Assist

REQUIRED SCREENINGS:
*  Drug Screen
*  Physical Assessment
*  Tuberculosis screen
*  Background check (Criminal, Civil, Educational, Previous Employment, etc.)
*  Driver Record screen (positions requiring on-the-job driving)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
*  Take an active role in patient preparation and readiness, assists with the surgical suite room turnaround, equipment management, and has knowledge of special soft equipment specific to each surgical specialty.
*  Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
*  Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
*  Assists with patient positioning, placement of tourniquets, prepping of surgical site.
*  Assists in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use of ap application of appropriate surgical instrument for task, placement of ties and suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents or electrocautery, clamping, ligation and cutting of tissue.
*  Assists in placement of surgical drains and closure of wound layers. Prepare grafts as directed by the surgeon. Postoperative subcutaneous injection of local anesthetic per surgeon’s directive. Select and apply appropriate wound dressings.
*  Other Duties as Assigned

GENERAL DUTIES:
*  Maintain highest standard of sterile technique during procedure and prepares sterile dressings.
*  Prepare patient for surgery, transfer patient to operating table.
*  Assist surgery staff with donning gowns and gloves.
*  May assist with the transfer of the patient to PACU.
*  Other job related duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
*  Be responsible for my own attitude.
*  Be open to constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement; accept constructive feedback in a positive manner.
*  Be generous with my skills and abilities by educating others on new ideas and/or techniques; offer constructive input to support the work area appropriately and respectfully.
*  Take responsibility to attend or obtain information provided at in-services, seminars and staff meetings.
*  Demonstrate, through my actions and speech, that I represent the entire organization. I will take action to ensure that a need is met; emulate the mission and vision statements.
*  Acknowledge and greet everyone; look approachable, with open body posture, eye contact and a smile; communicate appropriately using good interpersonal skills.
*  Dress professionally and appropriately for my work environment.
*  Know and follow policies and procedures for both organization and department safety issues.
*  Communicate delays in services and take service recovery steps as needed.

Wage starts at $37.96 per hour and goes up based on experience

Immunizations required for employment

Benefits

FHW offers a full benefits package including:
FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:
Employee Assistance Program
403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK
Medical Plan Options:
I. PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
II. High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.
III. Telemedicine includes in both plan options.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
Critical Illness and Accident Plans
Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings 

A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection,