Certified Surgical First Assistant- On call required

Methodist Health System•Celina, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Methodist Celina Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to join their team. This role is crucial in assisting surgeons during various procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining a sterile environment. The hospital is a new, full-service facility located on a large campus, offering a range of services including cardiology, women's services, orthopedics, and robotic surgery. The medical center is a significant employer in a rapidly growing community and values a diverse workforce.

Requirements

One year experience as a Certified Surgical First Assistant.
Surgical Assist graduate from a surgical assist program accredited through ARC/STSA, a collaborative effort of AST, ACS, and SASA by CAAHEP.
Certification conferred by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Certification.
One year experience.
Prior experience in all specialties with emphasis in advanced procedures, i.e., neuro, orthopedic, plastics, gynecology, vascular, urology, maxillofacial and advanced laparoscopic procedures robot assisted and obstetrics (cesarean sections).
Ability to professionally and effectively communicate (orally and in writing).
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to develop and maintain a good working relationship with all levels of staff and physicians.
Ability to prioritize multiple job tasks in a fast paced environment.
Ability to make fast and correct judgments and decisions when necessary.
Ability to be trained or perform computer functions.
BLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

Maintain a quality standard of continuing education as described and set by (ASA).
Earning 75 hours of approved continuing education hours in a four year period.

Responsibilities

Determine, obtain and check supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure.
Assist in moving and positioning the patient.
Inserts and removes of indwelling catheter.
Appropriately place pneumatic tourniquet.
Confirms the procedure with the surgeon and the consent.
Dons PPE, scrubs, gowns, and gloves according to aseptic standards, using open and closed gloving technique.
Gowns and gloves team members.
Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, medications, and solutions needed for procedure.
Labels all medications and solutions.
Maintains the integrity of the sterile field and observe for breaks in sterile technique during procedure.
Observes and coaches students and inexperienced staff on proper aseptic technique.
Follows count policy and time-out procedure with circulating nurse.
Verifies correct counting practice and time-out procedure.
Appropriately drape the patient within the surgeon’s preference and guidelines.
Assists in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, using and applying of appropriate surgical instrument, placement of ties, placement of ligatures or sutures, apply hemostasis agents, or other measures directed by the surgeon.
Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes and closing skin with method per surgeon’s directive.
Passing instruments to surgeon and assistant during procedure.
Begins cleaning up back table and preparing instruments for terminal cleaning and sterilization as circulator prepares patient to leave the room.
Places instruments back in trays for transport to SPD.
Sprays instruments with enzymatic cleaner prior to sending down to SPD.
Assists with terminal cleaning of room and preparation for the following case.
Maintain working knowledge of operating procedures with respect to attire, infection control, and individual requirements and recommended practices of compliance.
Keep abreast of new technology with respect to surgical intervention and its pertinence to patient management.
Performs other duties as assigned.