Certified First Assistant - Surgery

OSU Medical Center • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Certified First Assistant provides patient care under the direct supervision of the Physician and Registered Nurse. The role is responsible and accountable for selecting, assembling, testing, and operating equipment and instruments in accordance with policies and procedures. The Certified First Assistant also serves as a primary scrub person, handling the instruments, supplies, and equipment required during surgical procedures while applying sterile technique.

During designated surgical procedures, the Certified First Assistant provides intraoperative assistance within the approved scope of practice, credentialing requirements, and demonstrated competencies. First-assist responsibilities may include tissue handling, providing exposure, retraction, suctioning, achieving hemostasis, suturing, and performing endoscopic and open vein harvesting procedures for cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries under the direction of the surgeon.

The role contributes to expected patient outcomes in accordance with policies, procedures, established standards, and administrative policies.

Requirements

• Vocational/technical education required.
• BLS certification required.
• CST certification required.
• Less than one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direct supervision of the Physician and Registered Nurse.
• Select, assemble, test, and operate equipment and instruments in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Perform as a primary scrub person, handling instruments, supplies, and equipment while applying principles of sterile technique.
• Provide intraoperative assistance during designated surgical procedures within the approved scope of practice, credentialing requirements, and demonstrated competencies.
• Perform first-assist duties that may include tissue handling, providing exposure, retraction, suctioning, achieving hemostasis, and suturing.
• Perform endoscopic and open vein harvesting procedures for cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries under the direction of the surgeon.
• Contribute to expected patient outcomes in accordance with policies, procedures, established standards, and administrative policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed