TECH-OR FIRST ASSISTANT-UHR OPERATING ROOM at Union Health – TERRE HAUTE, Indiana

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Why Union?

Union Health is an award-winning integrated health system and the Wabash Valley's largest employer. Union Health is an independent and not-for-profit health system. Union Health consists of Union Hospital, Union Hospital Regional, Union Hospital Clinton, and Union Medical Group. Union Health offers a full spectrum of healthcare career opportunities across the continuum of care. The organizations that make up Union Health have a long tradition of serving the health care needs of West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois residents, stretching back more than 125 years.

The Tech-OR First Assistant is a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care while patients are in surgery at Union Health Regional OR staff serve an essential function in supporting surgeons, preparing the surgical environment, and ensuring patient safety throughout every procedure.

This role reports to the Operating Room Leadership Team / Surgical Services Management.
Essential & valuable skills gained (in this unit or in this department):

- Surgical procedure preparation and sterile technique
- Instrument handling and surgical assistance
- Infection prevention and aseptic practice
- Team-based collaboration in high-acuity environments
- Anticipating surgeon and procedural needs in real time
- Patient safety and operating room workflow support

(Unit / Dept.) Successes and Designation

- Highly skilled surgical team supporting safe, successful outcomes
- Advanced operating room procedures and specialty care services
- Commitment to excellence in patient-centered surgical care

(Unit / Dept.) Training & Onboarding Culture

Union Health provides a supportive onboarding experience where Tech-OR First Assistants are trained alongside experienced surgical professionals. Team members are empowered to grow their skills through structured orientation, mentorship, and an inclusive environment focused on safety and teamwork.

Essential Job Duties:

- Collaborates with the Registered Nurse and the O.R. Team regarding the operative procedure, special instruments and plan of care.
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of surgical procedures/equipment.
- Demonstrates an understanding of physical and emotional needs of the surgical patient.
- Assumes responsibility for patient care within the scope of experience and practice.
- Scrub and assist during open heart and vascular surgery and within house procedures under the supervision of a surgeon.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety

Qualifications:

- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced setting
- Commitment to patient safety and teamwork

Licenses / Certifications:

- Certification as an Operating Room Technician/First Assistant required
- CST certification preferred

- Active BLS certification required

In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:

• Part-time and Full-time schedules
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Time Off starting day one.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
• Career Paths
• Success Sharing
• 403b Retirement Employer Match.
• Much More!
  

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.

How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.