Certified First Assist

AdventHealth•Rome, GA

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. The role you'll contribute: CSFA- Responsible for providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions to assist the surgeon in achieving optimal patient outcomes. This position also performs pre-operative and post-operative duties to facilitate proper patient care. This role functions under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and regulations. In addition, this position collaborates with the operating room team to ensure efficient room setup and turnover. Additionally, this role may function as a Surgical Scrub as needed.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent [Required]
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) [Required] OR
Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Required] OR
ABSA Surgical Assistant (SA) [Required]

Responsibilities

Utilizes physician preference cards to set up operating suites and updates cards as instructed.
Determines appropriate surgical equipment and supplies based on physician preferences.
Achieves temporary and permanent hemostasis using appropriate techniques.
Assists with body plane closures, wound dressing applications, and securing drainage systems.
Provides visualization for operative sites through tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suction, and irrigation.