Certified First Assistant

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital • Lake Charles, LA

2d • 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

• Successful completion of Accredited Surgical First Assistant (RNFA, CFA or CSA) program.
• BLS required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of the Surgeon and in collaboration with the Coordinator and team.
• Assists to provide a safe operation with optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintains positive working relationships with patients, families and coworkers inter- and intra-departmentally.
• Performs all surgical skills as a 1st and/or 2nd assistant in surgical procedures.
• 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.
• Acts as a compassionate, non-judgmental patient caregiver and advocate.
• Possesses active listening skills.
• Incorporates healthy workforce in daily practice.
• 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.
• Assists with moving the patient to the operating room and positioning them on the operating table.
• Call is required for this position.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of an organizational culture that supports exceptional patient care.
• Support for the well-being and professional growth of employees.
• A team where contributions are valued, growth is nurtured, and success is celebrated.

What This Job Offers

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