Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Tucson, Arizona
Provides direct technical support to surgeons during invasive procedures by maintaining the sterile field and assisting with critical tasks like suturing and tissue handling. Collaborates with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and manages post-procedure room turnover.
Position Type: Full Time Day Shift
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) 401(k) with matching Paid Time Off (PTO) Student Loan Repayment Assistance Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package 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.
Qualifications: 1-3 years of experience as a Surgical Technician or First Assist in an acute care setting required
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 Northwest Medical Center Houghton is a 44-bed, full-service hospital serving Tucson's east side. With a cath lab, 24/7 emergency care at our emergency department and Northwest Emergency Center at Vail, ICU (medical/surgical and telemetry), full lab and radiology services and four operating rooms supporting a broad array of specialties, Northwest Medical Center Houghton holds plenty of opportunity for applicants. Whether caring for patients at the bedside or supporting the hospital in a non-clinical role, we're excited to build a team who can really make an impact on our community. Northwest Medical Center Houghton is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested. INDSURGIMG
Requires 1-3 years of experience as a Surgical Technician or First Assist in an acute care setting. Must hold CST and CSFA or CSA certifications, along with BCLS certification.
Market context
In Arizona, Certified Surgical First Assistant roles are typically tied to acute care operating rooms where employers look for candidates with hands-on surgical support experience and current CST, CSFA or CSA, and BCLS credentials. These positions can be competitive because facilities want applicants who can step into the OR with minimal onboarding and work closely with surgeons and perioperative teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and recent acute care experience before applying.
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