Certified Surgical First Assist Labor and Delivery

Banner Health•Glendale, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical First Assist supports surgeons during surgical procedures and performs intraoperative technical functions, along with preoperative and postoperative duties that facilitate patient care. The role provides surgical assistance in the operating room and contributes to timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe patient outcomes. The position is based in Glendale, Arizona, and follows a 3/12 schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
Current basic life support certification.
Current certification as a surgical technologist.
State regulatory agency registration where applicable.
At least 2 years of operating room experience.
Ability to scrub proficiently in at least 2 surgical specialties.
Manual dexterity and ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
Ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly, and to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient within the scope of practice.
Ability to stay abreast of new developments in the field.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology.
First Assistant Certification.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare for surgical procedures by gathering instruments and supplies, checking equipment and case carts, troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment, and planning for upcoming cases.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs; assist with hemostasis, pass instruments, retract tissue, apply ties and suture ligatures, and provide other assistance as directed.
Follow aseptic technique and universal precautions; participate in counts of sharps, instruments, and sponges; dispose of sharps and waste; and prepare instruments and supplies for processing after each case.
Assist with the plan of care under a physician’s direction and provide care according to physician orders, policies, standards of care, and regulatory requirements.
Serve as a first assistant to a surgeon in the operating room and follow safety procedures for medication labeling, specimens, sharps, time-outs, radiation and laser safety, infection control, and instrument assembly and disassembly.
Perform duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and professional standards.
Provide an excellent service experience to patients, surgeons, nursing staff, and other customers.