Surgical First Assistant

5 days ago


Tucson, Arizona, United States Northwest Medical Center Full time

Position Summary:

The Surgical First Assistant functions as a First Assistant or as an additional assistant to the surgeon, within scope of practice, in the Cardiac Operating Room at Northwest Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides scrub and/or circulating nurse services within scope or practice in the operating room during surgical procedures and assists surgical team, as needed, in any other capacity.
  • Assists the surgical team during operative procedures, anticipating needs of surgeon.
  • Functions as assistant to surgeon, as evidenced by retracting tissue and exposing the operating field during operative procedures, providing homeostasis during surgical procedures and assisting in closure of incisions.
  • Assists in preparing rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment.
  • Assists with opening of sterile supplies.
  • Assists in moving, positioning, prepping, and draping patients for surgical procedures.

Requirements:

  • Successful completion of Accredited Surgical First Assistant (RNFA, CFA, or CSA) program required.
  • Two (2) years OR experience as Surgical Tech, First Assistant or RN required.
  • CSFA, CSA * RNFA or SA-C - First Assist certification and American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required.

About Northwest Medical Center:

Northwest Medical Center is a 287-bed hospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering a variety of settings in which to work. We strive to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role.



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