Surgical Technologist First Assistant

2 weeks ago

Lynchburg, United States Centra Health Full time
Job Description

The Surgical First Assistant (SFA) provides aid and exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. SFAs are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. SFAs work under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, insuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. SFAs possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The SFA adheres to a culture reflective of Centra's best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and contributes to a healthy work environment.

Responsibilities

Under supervision of surgeon and RN, plans, coordinates, and manages patient care

Delegates to appropriate care providers

Thinks critically as evidenced by appropriate clinical decision-making and prioritization

Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to plan patient care

Creates and maintains an environment that protects patients from harm

Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)

Participates in initiatives resulting from quality indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics

Assists RN with patient education as appropriate

Promotes and sustains a culture reflective of Centra's best practices

Operationalizes change resulting from evidence-based practice or research

Applies service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues

Other duties as assigned

Contributes to providing a supportive environment that is conducive to learning for all students from all academic programs

Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self assessment and attainment of degrees, certifications, and continuing education

Uses resources (e.g., time, people, supplies, etc.) cost effectively

Contributes to processes that support efficient patient flow

Identifies personal contributions to unit-based cascading goals

Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner

Qualifications

Required Education: Successful completion of an accredited surgical assistant training program

Required Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Surgical Technologist

Required Certifications and Licensures: Certified as a Surgical First Assistant by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Certified as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology. State Licensure as Surgical Assistant. Hold a current, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) course completion card.

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