Certified Surgical First Assistant, Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health•Portland, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast. Job Summary: Provides assistance to the primary (main) surgeon during a surgical procedure. Provides exposure, hemostasis, tying or sewing, plus other functions as determined by the primary surgeon responsible for the patient/procedure. Works with team in operating room to ensure patient receives quality care. Maintains responsibility for accurately and responsively performing routine assigned clinical tasks of limited complexity.

Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certification: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required

Nice To Haves

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares and positions patient for surgery, assists in visualization of the operating field, provides hemostasis, harvests surgical grafts, performs closure of incisions and applies various wound dressings.
Works under direct supervision or within defined parameters.
Performs pre- and postoperative activities to facilitate optimal patient care.
Verifies availability of surgical equipment and supplies (e.g., reserves equipment and implants for surgery according to surgeon's preference.)
Prepares and maintains operating room environment according to surgical procedure (e.g., temperature, humidity, lights, suction, furniture.)
Obtains diagnostic studies for reference and reviews tests to identify results.
Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning and gloving.
Coordinates and participates in draping of patient.
Verifies operative consent and other pertinent information (e.g., history and physical, advanced directives, laboratory results, diagnostic results, etc.)
Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction.
Reviews patient medical chart and associated documentation.
Makes decisions regarding own work, often limited and confined to routine matters.
Requires minimal independent judgment.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.