Surgical First Assist Tech
About The Position
The Surgical Techhnologist First Assistant (STFA) possessing advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and utilizing extensive patient assessment skills, collaborates with all health team members to ensure the most optimal patient outcome. Performs all activities at and expanded level of surgical technician practice executed with the contest of the nursing process. Intraoperatively, the STFA actively assists the surgeon, performing observable, technical behaviors (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective). Intra-operatively, actively and independently (the intern is under supervision of a preceptor), assists the surgeon, performing observable, technical behaviors, included but not limited to patient positioning, skin preparation, tissue handling, wound exposure, hemostatis, manipulating surgical instruments and wound closure. The intern is under the supervision of a surgeon/preceptor and will work towards independence by completing all STFA competencies.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or equivalent (Successful Completion of an Accredited School of Surgical Technology. Not all schools involve an Associate's degree.)
- Successfully complete a certification STFA course, which addresses both didactic knowledge and technical skills. The STFA course curriculum is based on recognized core curriculum for the ST First Assistant in which a certificate is awarded.
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Upon Hire required
- 3 years of relevant experience within a surgical services nursing department
- AHA OR ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days of hire
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - AST Association of Surgical Technologist Upon Hire required OR Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Upon Hire required OR Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - ABSA American Board of Surgical Assistants Upon Hire required
Nice To Haves
- Certified Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists the surgeon, performing observable, technical behaviors (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective).
- Assists the surgeon, performing observable, technical behaviors, included but not limited to patient positioning, skin preparation, tissue handling, wound exposure, hemostatis, manipulating surgical instruments and wound closure.
- Works towards independence by completing all STFA competencies (for interns).
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
