PRN Certified First Assistant (72199)

Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster•Manheim Township, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The First Assistant functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, experience, education, and competency verification. The First Assistant will be needed to pick up PRN shifts as needed. NPSC generally expects PRN employees to pick up on average one (1) shift per month.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program
One of the following certifications is required:
Active Certified surgical assistant (CSA)
Active Certified surgical first assistant (CSFA)
Active Surgical assistant, certified, (SA-C)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Five (5) years of perioperative services experience

Nice To Haves

Eight (8) years of perioperative services experience
Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word)
Certified Orthopedic Registered Nurse (ONC

Responsibilities

Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Review patient health data relevant to the operative or invasive procedure (e.g., history and physical).
Function as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures by:
Providing exposure through correct use of instruments, retractors, suction, and sponging techniques as directed by the surgeon.
Handling and dissecting tissues as directed by the surgeon.
Clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, and ligating vessels as directed by the surgeon.
Placing drains as directed by the surgeon.
Suturing muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, and skin as directed by the surgeon.
Serve as a resource for peers, colleagues, and others in relation to first assistant activities.
Maintain regulatory, credentialing, and privileging requirements necessary for practice as a first assistant.
Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to first assistant activities.
Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
Other duties as required and assigned.