Certified Surgical First Assist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center-UT

Department: Operating Room

Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time | Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00 call rotation holidays assigned on rotation 

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Position patients using stabilizing equipment to optimize surgical site exposure while prioritizing safety and comfort.
• Maintain visual clarity at the operative site through tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
• Execute appropriate techniques to achieve both temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assist surgeons with body plane closure, securing drainage systems, and applying wound dressings. 
• Prepare the operating room according to surgeon preference cards, ensuring required instruments, supplies, and resources are ready.
• Clear soiled case carts, trash, and supplies from the OR post-procedure to support efficient room turnover.
• Participate as an active surgical team member and fulfill additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain availability for required on-call shifts.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified Assistant Surgical Assistant specializing in Surgery credentialed from the National Boardof Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional requirements you'll need

• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in bedside assisting, instrument passing, and intraoperative support across all robotic procedures within the Robotics Service Line.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.