Certified Surgical First Assistant
About The Position
As a Surgical First Assistant, you will provide critical patient care by directly assisting the surgeon during operative procedures, working under their immediate direction. You will instrumental in ensuring a safe surgical experience through technical support for exposure, hemostasis, and wound closure. Every day you will collaborate closely with the surgical team, performing duties under the guidance of the operating surgeon, circulating nurse, and reporting to your designated Team Leader. This involves a range of assigned tasks to support the surgical process effectively. To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency in assisting the surgeon, maintaining acute awareness of the surgical field and patient safety.
Requirements
- Certified Surgical Assistant Program- CAAHEP-accredited training program
- National Certification (nbstsa preferred)
- AHA BCLS
Responsibilities
- Provide critical patient care by directly assisting the surgeon during operative procedures.
- Ensure a safe surgical experience through technical support for exposure, hemostasis, and wound closure.
- Collaborate closely with the surgical team.
- Perform duties under the guidance of the operating surgeon, circulating nurse, and reporting to your designated Team Leader.
- Support the surgical process effectively through a range of assigned tasks.
- Demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency in assisting the surgeon.
- Maintain acute awareness of the surgical field and patient safety.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
