<p>Job Summary</p> <p>Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 hour Day Shift; on call requirement</p> <ul> <li>Under the direction of the Nursing Director, the Surgical Tech First Assist (STFA) works in collaboration with the surgeon and health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. </li><li>Intraoperatively, the STFA practices at the direction of the surgeon. </li><li>The tech shall assist the surgeon during surgical procedures in a manner as to make the procedure safe, effective, and smooth flowing while adhering to strict aseptic technique. </li><li>The tech shall be responsible for the peri-operative care of the surgical patient by proficiently planning, implementing, and evaluating the preparation of the surgical cases. </li></ul> <p>Comprehensive benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Shared Governance </li><li>Career Advancement Program </li><li>Earned Time Off </li><li>Enhanced Tuition Assistance </li><li>Retirement Savings with Employer Match </li><li>Tower Tuition Discount Program - Up to 50% off for Eligible Employees AND Qualified Family Member who attend credit courses at Drexel University </li><li>and so much more!! </li></ul> <p>Please contact Chelsey McLean, Recruiter, at ChelseyL.McLean@towerhealth.org if you have any questions!</p> <p>#LI-AH1</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role. </li><li>2 year/Associate Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Associate Degree </li></ul> <p>Experience</p> <ul> <li>2-3 years of first assist in multiple specialties including robotics, vascular/endo-vascular, spine and total joints </li></ul> <p>Certification and Licensure</p> <ul> <li>An accredited Surgical Technician Program </li><li>Certified Surgical First Assist </li></ul> <p>Discover why our hospital is a great place to work-take a virtual tour of our facility here: Phoenixville Hospital Tour</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area</p>