Certified Surgical First Assist Technologist

**It's more than a career, it's a calling.**

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee

**Worker Type:**

Regular

**Job Summary:**

Assists surgeons skillfully during a variety of surgical procedures.

**Job Responsibilities and Requirements:**

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose as directed by the surgeon. Provides exposure of operative site through use of retractors and other instruments and through suctioning and sponging.
+ Sutures skillfully all varieties of tissue with the appropriate suture materials and suturing techniques. Handles all variety of tissue appropriately to reduce potential for injury or compromised blood supply.
+ Anticipates and plans individualized care based on advanced knowledge of the surgical procedure and anticipates unexpected patient and surgeon needs.
+ Prepares equipment, supply and resource needs b...