First Assistant, Certified
Lifepoint Health•Hot Springs, AR
12h
About The Position
Provides direct assistance to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures.
Requirements
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree Preferred: Graduate of a Program in Discipline
Responsibilities
- Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment, when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
- Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
- Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
- Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
