Surgical Tech First Assistant - Mount Carmel Dublin
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About Mount Carmel Dublin:

Mount Carmel Dublin will be an innovative medical ambulatory campus directly tailored to the needs of the Dublin community and surrounding suburbs. Services provided:

• 24-bay emergency department
• 60 acute inpatient beds
• 4 operating rooms
• Level 1 cardiac capability
• Advanced imaging, and other outpatient testing
• Attached MOB

The attached medical office building will provide a community education space in addition to clinic space for:

• Primary Care
• Neurology
• Cardiology
• Vascular
• Other independent specialists

Mount Carmel plans to extend its community health and well-being programs into the Dublin community as well.

This position will be hired to staff Mount Carmel Dublin. While construction is underway, the majority of training will take place at Mount Carmel St. Ann's located at 500 S Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081. We are expecting Mount Carmel Dublin to open Spring of 2025.

Why Mount Carmel Health System:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic community dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate, people-centered care to anyone and everyone who needs it.

Here, care goes beyond a procedure. Here is where compassion and expertise come together to impact patient lives every single day. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Together, we will continue transforming lives and improving outcomes at our new, innovative campus. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages (medical, dental, and vision)
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one up to 75% matching contribution
• Paid time off program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• Discounted tuition opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!

About the job:

The Surgical Technician First Assist, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, will provide patient care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Under the RN's direction, sets up, and maintains the surgical field and assists the surgeon during operative procedures.

What you will do:

• The surgical first assistant performs within the scope of service allowed by Mount Carmel Health System, even though they may have received training on tasks beyond what is allowable by the MCHS Scope for non-physician first assistants.
• Performs observable, technical behaviors (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) as delegated by the surgeon. Practices within boundaries set by state and federal regulation and/or licensure in a non-physician role.
• Ability to perform continuously detailed tasks with frequent interruptions and re-prioritize work constantly.
• Assists in providing safe positioning of patents under the direct supervision of the RN
• Assists in surgical case preparation (equipment, supplies, and instruments).
• Collaborates with the surgeon to provide exposure of the field during operative procedure handles tissue and uses instruments under the direction of the surgeon.
• Anticipates and assists in providing hemostasis during operative procedures under the direction of the surgeon.
• Performs closure of surgical incisions as directed by surgeon.
• Select and apply appropriate wound dressing.
• Provides assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue.

What we are looking for:

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of a Certified First Assistant (CFA) program through the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) preferred.
• Licensure / Certification: One of the following certifications is required:
  • National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) – Independent certification board of the National Surgical Assistant Association – Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA)
  • American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) – Surgical Assistant, Certified (SA-C)
  • National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical assisting (NBSTSA) – Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
• Knowledge of applied microbiology, physics, mathematics, human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
• Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job

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Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.