CVOR Surgical Assistant, Northside Gwinnett
About The Position
Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing healthcare system. We are expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities, creating more opportunities for healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover the possibilities of a career at Northside. The Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant (CSTFA) supports the cardiothoracic operating room under the direction or supervision of the cardiothoracic surgeon during surgical intervention. The CSTFA acts as the cardiothoracic surgeon's assistant by applying traction or counter-traction as needed, helping to maintain hemostasis during surgery and assisting with wound closure at completion of the surgical procedure. This role demonstrates competencies for cardiothoracic surgical procedures, techniques, and equipment required for the cardiovascular operating room. The CSTFA functions interdependently with the cardiovascular surgeon and applies knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary to assist the cardiovascular surgeon in performing a safe operation that yields optimal results for the patient. Performs various tasks and duties to provide technical assistance and support to medical/surgical staff and personnel during surgical procedures. May specialize in one or more services.
Requirements
- Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technologist First Assistant Program.
- First Assistant Certification required.
- Two years of cardiac surgery experience.
- Knowledge of cardiac surgery procedures pertaining to heart revascularization, valve repair/replacement, aortic dissection, and conduction system, equipment/instrument operation and care, and implant preparation.
- Knowledge of advanced anatomy and physiology.
- Knowledge of cardiopulmonary bypass.
- Knowledge of advanced sterile technique and asepsis.
- BCLS certification.
- Knowledge of medical ethics.
- Good vision, hearing and manual dexterity: ability to transfer patients safe from bed/stretcher to operating room table
Responsibilities
- Acts as the cardiothoracic surgeon's assistant by applying traction or counter-traction as needed.
- Helps to maintain hemostasis during surgery.
- Assists with wound closure at completion of surgical procedure.
- Demonstrates competencies for cardiothoracic surgical procedures, techniques, and equipment required for the cardiovascular operating room.
- Functions interdependently with the cardiovascular surgeon and applies knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary to assist the cardiovascular surgeon in performing a safe operation that yields optimal results for the patient.
- Performs various tasks and duties to provide technical assistance and support to medical/surgical staff and personnel during surgical procedures.
- May specialize in one or more services.
- Skin prep
- Laser Safety
- CPR
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
