Certified Surgical First Assist, PRN - Shelbyville

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Shelbyville, TN

76d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves delivery of care based upon the supervision and coordination of nursing personnel activities according to the hospital’s policies and procedures. In addition to Perioperative role, the Certified Surgical First Assist will prepare operating rooms for surgery using appropriate techniques. Provides technical services and assists in operating room, Endoscopy Suite, and Sterile Processing as assigned and directed. Shift Details: -PRN - variable schedule. -Anticipated 1-3 day shifts per week. About Us: Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital, situated in Shelbyville, TN, is a proud member of the Vanderbilt Health community of hospitals and clinics. We are dedicated to providing personalized health care for you and your family, right here in the community you call home.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical assistant training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.
Registration with the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners.
Certification from one of the listed issuers below: CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), CSA - Certified Surgical Assistant - National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA), CSA- Certified Surgical Assistant - National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA).
If current employee and employed by VUMC prior to 2010, no certification is required.
If graduate of surgical assistant armed forces training program, no certification is required.

Nice To Haves

plastics, ortho, general, weight loss.
Excellent sewing skills with attention to detail

Responsibilities

Assists the surgical team during the operative procedure.
Knowledge of sterile technique and maintenance of sterility of surgical field.
Ability to circulate all operative cases independently.
Ability to care for patient in PACU in the immediate postoperative period.
Completes perioperative record accurately and completely.
Charges accurately for items used in the operating room.
Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment.
Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures.
Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Monitors and restocks supplies.