Assistant, Surgical-First

Found in: Talent US A C2 - 2 weeks ago


Largo, United States HealthEcareers - Client Full time

Job Summary:

Under direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon will perform the role of 1st assistant during surgical procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeon's instruction.
  • Uses standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning.
  • Provides the surgeon with appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, and other techniques according to standards.
  • Utilizes appropriate technique to assist surgeon with temporary or permanent hemostasis by providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
  • Performs duties as a surgical technician in all surgical specialties practicing in the ambulatory surgery center.
  • Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes, i.e. sutures and staples.
  • Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
  • Assists with patient transport to and from OR, including from gurney to bed.
  • Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria.

  • Performs other related duties as indicated.



Basic Qualifications:

Experience


  • Minimum five (5) years of documented experience as a certified surgical technician required.
  • Minimum three (3) years of continuous, documented experience as a certified surgical assistant in the role of 1st assistant.


Education


  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.


License, Certification, Registration



  • Certification credentialed by one of the following is required:


  • The National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting -Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA).


  • Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist (LCC-ST) - Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified First Assistant (CST/CFA) credential.


  • National Surgical Assistant Association - Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA).


  • American Board of Surgical Assistants - Surgical Assistant - Certified (SA-C).


  • BLS certification required.



Additional Requirements:


  • N/A


Preferred Qualifications:


  • N/A




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