SURGICAL TECH- 1ST ASSIST - FT - DAY SHIFT
UHS
Summary
Provides surgical assistance in the operating room to the primary surgeon during surgical procedures as a Certified First Assistant (CFA), and functions in the role of a surgical technician when not performing as a CFA. Responsible for planning and preparing for technically advanced surgical procedures in a multi-service setting. Functions as a collaborative team member in a surgical suite.
Job description
Position Summary
Provides surgical assistance in the operating room to the primary surgeon during surgical procedures as a Certified First Assistant (CFA), and functions in the role of a surgical technician when not performing as a CFA. Responsible for planning and preparing for technically advanced surgical procedures in a multi-service setting. Functions as a collaborative team member in a surgical suite.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Completes annual contact requirements, attends 75% of the unit meetings either by attendance or reading of the minutes.
- Attend all mandatory in-services.
- Documentation of 10 educational hours in addition to mandatory in-services.
- Participates in orientation and cross training of new employees, students, and department personnel as requested and documented in chronological order.
- Demonstrates correct Materials Management (instruments, sponges, needles, etc.)
- Displays various transfer techniques with sharps, as needed.
- Accountability of surgical objects.
- Accountability and care of surgical specimens.
- Demonstrates self-directed learning and participates in continuing education annually to meet own professional development and department specific requirements.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED
- BLS certification required
- Certified First Assistant (CFA) required
- Minimum of one (1) year OR experience required
- Three (3) years OR experience preferred
- Good communication skills
- Typing and basic computer skills required
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Sign on Bonus
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Local Provider Discounts
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.