PRN Certified Surgical First Assist

Methodist Health System•Celina, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Methodist Celina Medical Center is seeking a PRN Certified Surgical First Assist to join their team. This role is crucial in supporting surgeons during various procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining sterile environments. The medical center, located on a 40+ acre campus, is Celina's first full-service hospital and will offer a range of services including cardiology, women's services, orthopedics, and robotic surgery. This facility represents a significant investment in the community and aims to foster a diverse workforce.

Requirements

One year experience as a Certified Surgical First Assistant.
Surgical Assist graduate from a surgical assist program accredited through ARC/STSA, a collaborative effort of AST, ACS, and SASA by CAAHEP.
Certification conferred by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Certification (as a Surgical First Assistant).
One year related work experience.
Prior experience in all specialties with emphasis in advanced procedures, i.e., neuro, orthopedic, plastics, gynecology, vascular, urology, maxillofacial and advanced laparoscopic procedures robot assisted and obstetrics (cesarean sections).
Ability to professionally and effectively communicate (orally and in writing).
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to develop and maintain a good working relationship with all levels of staff and physicians.
Ability to prioritize multiple job tasks in a fast paced environment.
Ability to make fast and correct judgments and decisions when necessary.
Ability to be trained or perform computer functions.
Exposure to hazards from blood born pathogens, needles, blades, and instruments, but little chance of injury when safety precautions are followed.
Access to confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Maintain a quality standard of continuing education as described and set by (ASA). Earning 75 hours of approved continuing education hours in a four year period.
BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

Determine, obtain and check supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure.
Assist in moving and positioning the patient.
Insert and remove indwelling catheter.
Appropriately place pneumatic tourniquet.
Confirm the procedure with the surgeon and the consent.
Don PPE, scrub, gown, and glove according to aseptic standards, using open and closed gloving technique. Gown and glove team members.
Set up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, medications, and solutions needed for procedure. Label all medications and solutions.
Maintain the integrity of the sterile field and observe for breaks in sterile technique during procedure. Observe and coach students and inexperienced staff on proper aseptic technique.
Follow count policy and time-out procedure with circulating nurse. Verify correct counting practice and time-out procedure.
Appropriately drape the patient within the surgeon’s preference and guidelines.
Assist in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, using and applying of appropriate surgical instrument, placement of ties, placement of ligatures or sutures, apply hemostasis agents, or other measures directed by the surgeon.
Utilize appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes and closing skin with method per surgeon’s directive.
Pass instruments to surgeon and assistant during procedure.
Begin cleaning up back table and preparing instruments for terminal cleaning and sterilization as circulator prepares patient to leave the room. Place instruments back in trays for transport to SPD. Spray instruments with enzymatic cleaner prior to sending down to SPD.
Assist with terminal cleaning of room and preparation for the following case.
Maintain working knowledge of operating procedures with respect to attire, infection control, and individual requirements and recommended practices of compliance.
Keep abreast of new technology with respect to surgical intervention and its pertinence to patient management.
Perform other duties as assigned.