Surgical First Assistant Position

1 day ago


Tucson, Arizona, United States Community Health Systems Full time
About the Job

The Surgical First Assistant plays a vital role in the Operating Room at Northwest Medical Center, assisting the surgical team during operative procedures. This position requires a high level of skill and attention to detail, as the First Assistant is responsible for arranging and inventorying sterile set-ups, passing instruments to doctors and nurses, and preparing and moving patients.

Responsibilities
  • Assist in preparing rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment.
  • Assist with opening of sterile supplies, sets up for procedures, and maintains an orderly surgical field.
  • Adequately prepares for procedures/surgeries and anticipates physician's needs during procedures/surgeries.
  • Accepts and properly identifies any medication or solution onto sterile field.
  • Handles specimens/cultures according to policy and performs sponge, instrument, and sharps counts according to policy.
  • Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment, instruments, and supplies and returns all to proper locations.
Requirements
  • Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program or 2 years of on-the-job training or 7 years of experience working in the field or Military training program with 2 years of surgical tech experience.
  • BLS required. ACLS preferred.
  • Graduate of an accredited FA program and Certification as a Surgical First Assist required.
  • At least two years of experience as a surgical tech is required.
About Northwest Medical Center

Northwest Medical Center is a 300-bed hospital with three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center, and a large physician group. We are committed to providing safe, quality patient care and a culture of teamwork, respect, and appreciation for all staff. We strive to provide a great place to work with opportunities for growth and development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment.



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