Certified Surgical First Assist

OhioHealth•Grove City, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. This position is part-time, working 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday with a rotating day off and call-stay. 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. 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