First Assistant, Certified

Lifepoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

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About The Position

Provides direct assistance to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures. Reports to: Director of Surgery/OR FLSA: Non-exempt Education: Associate's Degree Preferred; Graudate of a Program in Discipline Required License: Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Skills 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.

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)
• Graudate of a Program in Discipline Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree Preferred

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree