Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Abrazo Health • Goodyear, AZ

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About The Position

Abrazo West Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. At Abrazo West Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Review permit to confirm procedure and special needs, confirm procedure with surgeon Determine appropriate equipment needed for procedure. Assisting in moving and positioning of patient. Insert and remove Foley catheter in urinary bladder Draping of patient according to surgeon guidelines Provide exposure, retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization with regard to tissue type and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned Position Summary The surgical first assistant performs specific tasks according to individual surgeon preference utilizing appropriate techniques including, but not limited to: incision of surgical sites, providing exposure, achieving hemostasis by means of injection, manual and topical methods, and application of appropriate energy sources, manipulation and dissection/removal of tissues, aides in implanting, securing, and/or removal of devices and drains, and applying appropriate dressing material specific to procedure.

Requirements

• Education: Completion of formal Non-Physician Surgical Assistant program, accredited by CAAHEP
• Experience: 1 Year
• Licensure/Certification: CFSA - Certified Surgical First Assist or CSA - Certified Surgical Assistant
• Special Skills: Excellent communication and critical thinking skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience: One year experience as a certified surgical technician - first assist

Responsibilities

• Review permit to confirm procedure and special needs, confirm procedure with surgeon
• Determine appropriate equipment needed for procedure.
• Assisting in moving and positioning of patient.
• Insert and remove Foley catheter in urinary bladder
• Draping of patient according to surgeon guidelines
• Provide exposure, retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization with regard to tissue type and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned
• incision of surgical sites
• providing exposure
• achieving hemostasis by means of injection, manual and topical methods, and application of appropriate energy sources
• manipulation and dissection/removal of tissues
• aides in implanting, securing, and/or removal of devices and drains
• applying appropriate dressing material specific to procedure.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees