Certified Surgical First Assistant (Surgical Tech)

Singing River Health System•Gulfport, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the CSFA also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. They perform these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Graduate from an accredited Surgical First Assistant Program.
Certification as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) at hire or within six (6) months of graduation from Surgical First Assistant Program if currently employed as a Surgical Technologist.
Must be certified through one of the following agencies: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA), OR National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA).
Required to maintain certification by completing applicable continuing education.
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Must complete de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
Must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.).
Must have intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook and Word.
Must have a valid driver license as job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area with the employee providing his/her own transportation.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of AST process standards, and practice within the AST Scope of Practice for “Surgical First Assistant.”

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a surgical technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions.
Perform preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care.
Perform duties under the direction and supervision of the surgeon.
Adhere to hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.
Perform duties in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.