Surgical First Assistant

3 weeks ago


Tucson, Arizona, United States Tucson Medical Center Full time

Job Summary:

Tucson Medical Center is seeking a skilled Surgical First Assistant to join our team on a per diem basis. As a Surgical First Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the success of surgical procedures by providing expert support to our surgeons.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare operating rooms with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment.
  • Monitor and restock supplies to ensure a smooth surgical process.
  • Assist in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative duties under the direction of the surgeon.
  • Provide wound exposure through proper use of retractors and maintain a dry field of operation.
  • Apply dressings and assist in maintaining correct counts of instruments, sutures, and sponges.
  • Decontaminate instruments and equipment according to established policies and procedures.
  • Interface with team members, patients, and medical staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements:

  • Associate's Degree or equivalent in a specialty area, plus accredited Surgical First Assist training program.
  • CSFA or CSA Certification, plus a minimum of two years of experience as a First Assist.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) or Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of surgical assist procedures and best practices.
  • Knowledge of surgical support required for a specialty such as orthopedics.
  • Skill in the sterilization and setup for different surgical procedures.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents, complete routine reports, and communicate effectively with team members.

Language: English



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