Cert Surg Tech First Asst II
About The Position
Provides care to specific patient populations experiencing surgical interventions under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Provides wound exposure, hemostasis, wound closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Plans and executes complex daily activities including the ability to prioritize, impact the '30-minute' guarantee for inpatients and '25 minutes' for outpatients in turnovers (patient out to in). Note: The surgeon must be physically present in the hospital at all times when the CFA is functioning in surgery.
Requirements
- Require a minimum of one (1) year; however, prefer three (3) to five (5) years of experience in operating room clinical practice with demonstrated proficiency as a scrub and first assist.
- Require ability to scrub greater than five (5) specialty services.
- BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
- CFA: Certified First Assist
- CST: Certified Surg Technologist
Nice To Haves
- Prefer demonstrated ability to make significant contributions in reducing cost per case (i.e. impact preference card accuracy, choice or supplies, suture, etc.).
- Prefer demonstrated knowledge of advanced technology (i.e. navigation, robotics).
- Prefer demonstrated knowledge of specialty procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.
- Prefer excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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