SURGICAL ASSISTANT Job at Premier Health Partners in Middletown

Job Qualifications: Education Associate of Arts Degree in Surgical Technology AND completion of a Surgical Assistant program accredited by CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) or ABSA (American Board of Surgical Assistants) required. Licensure Not applicable Certification Current CPR certification required. One of the following certifications required Certification as a Surgical Technologist under the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist by graduating from a CAAHEP and passing a national certification examination (CST) Certification under the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Certification under the Armed Forces (military) Program Experience Minimum three years experience as a certified surgical technologist required. Two years clinical experience as a Surgical Assistant preferred. Skills/Other Must be willing to work with acutely ill patients, including emergency situations. Works independently as well as functioning as a team member. Reference of collaborating physician if they have been in this role.