Certified First Assistant

Lifepoint Health•Mcminnville, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Willamette Valley Medical Center is committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve. Our team provides a broad range of services, including a Joint Replacement Institute, inpatient and outpatient surgical services, a Family Birthing Center, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Pulmonary and Therapy Services, and Oncology care through the H.R. Hoover MD Cancer Center. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, collaborate with a supportive team, and truly make a difference in patients’ lives.

Requirements

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required License: Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Certified Surgical Tech-First Assist Provides direct assistance to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures.
Positions patients to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment, when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate methods, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
Utilizes appropriate techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems.
Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).
Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.