CST First Assistant

  • Hobart
  • Powers Health
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!