Certified Surgical First Assist

OhioHealth • Grove City, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part-time, working 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday with a rotating day off and call-stay. The Certified First Assistant in Surgery (CFA) provides assistance to the surgeon or group of surgeons during an operative procedure as a first or second assistant providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree: Surgical Technology
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• CST - Certified Surgical Tech - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• Associate degree in Surgical Technology or combined ST/Health related Associate degree program or an Accredited First Assistant Program
• 2 years as a Surg Tech in an inpatient/OP main OR
• CSTF or SA-C required
• Preceptor
• BLS
• Must demonstrate basic critical thinking skills on their introductory team
• Will perform primary role independently
• Will demonstrate the ability to anticipate surgeon needs and communicates these with staff
• Will identify actual or potential emergency situations and intervene safely with assistance and/or supervision
• Competent in 4-6 service lines, one of which must be advanced orthopedics, soft tissue robotics,complex CV or neurosurgery (cranial).

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the surgeon providing exposure, hemostasis, and other technical skills.
• Provides wound exposure through proper use of retractors so surgeon may clearly view operative site.
• Through use of suction and sponges, provides a dry field of operation to permit optimum vision of tissue, viscera, vessels, etc.
• Provides hemostasis by use of clamps, cautery, ligation
• Completes closure of fascia, subcutaneous tissue and skin under the direction of the surgeon
• Competent in 4-6 service lines, one of which must be advanced orthopedics, soft tissue robotics, complex cardiovascular, or neurosurgery (cranial).
• Assumes other tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility when assigned by supervising physician.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
• The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Benefits

• SIGN-ON BONUS: $7500 External applicants may be eligible for a sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. This includes previously employed applicants who have been gone from the organization longer than 90 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree