Certified First Assist - PRN

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital • Lake Charles, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the First Assistant is to work under the direction of the Surgeon and in collaboration with the Coordinator and team in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Assisting to provide a safe operation with optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Required successful completion of Accredited Surgical First Assistant (RNFA, CFA or CSA) program.
• BLS required, ACLS preferred
• Capable of clear and succinct verbal and written communications
• Possess a high level of patience and tenacity
• Capable of rapid problem identification and resolution.
• Requires emotional stability and maturity
• Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight
• Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• An integral member of the team who maintains positive working relationships with patients, families and coworkers inter- and intra-departmentally.
• Ability to perform all surgical skills as a 1st and/or 2nd assistant in surgical procedures.
• In addition to 1st assisting responsibilities may include circulating, scrubbing and other duties assigned within licensed scope of practice.
• Provides surgical site exposure, handling and/or cutting of tissues and providing hemostasis.
• Demonstrates understanding of suture types, skin types and closure of all incisions.
• Serves as a mentor, preceptor and assists in training of others in regards to team development.
• Maintains professional communication skills with physicians, nurses and technicians.
• Compassionate non-judgmental patient caregiver and advocate.
• Possess active listening skills.
• Incorporates healthy workforce in daily practice.
• Call is required for this position.
• Assists the Surgical Technician with setting up the operating room prior to surgery.
• Assists the team with Checking surgical machines and equipment.
• Passes instruments to surgeons during surgery.
• Assist with moving the patient to the operating room and position them on the operating table.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed