Cardiovascular Surgical First Assistant

CommonSpirit Health • Chattanooga, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical First Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician throughout the intra-operative phase, as well as contributing to the delivery of quality patient care by working with other surgical team members during the preoperative and immediate postoperative phases.

Requirements

• Certified Surgical Assistant or college degree in health related field with five years of first assisting experience
• CSTFA National Certification, AHA BCLS
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• use of general patient care equipment
• ability to adapt to changes in health care technology
• demonstrates skilled assistance to the surgeon
• credentialing through the medical staff

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled assistance to the surgeon.
• Assists with individual operating room set up
• Assists with positioning, prepping and draping the patient.
• Communicates with the surgeon and health care team regarding patient’s condition
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree