**Position Description:** **Surgical Technologist First Assistant**

+ Responsible for assisting the surgeon during surgery and plays a vital role in the operating room during surgeries. Communicates the surgeon’s preferences and specific patient needs to surgical team. Assists in positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures. Provides retraction of tissues and organs for optimal visualization with regard to the surgical site. Assists with selecting equipment, holding incisions open, controlling bleeding, closing incisions and performing other technical duties.

**Position Details:**

**Location:** St Josephs South

**Status:** Full Time, Exempt: No

**Shift Hours:** 6:30am - 7:00pm

**Weekend Work:** Occasional

**On Call:** Yes

**Requirements:**

+ **Required Experience:** At least 3 years’ experience as a Surgical Tech and 1-year Surgical First Assistant experience.
+ **Requi...