Surgical First Assist OR

Ascension•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires 24 hours per week and includes guaranteed hours. The Surgical First Assist will position the patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety. They will provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation. The role also involves utilizing appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis, assisting with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems. Additionally, the Surgical First Assist will assist in room clean up and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from the OR room as needed at the completion of the surgical case. They will also participate as a surgical team member in the preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Certified First Surgical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required (Hired/transferred before 5/30/21 not required to hold certification). Accepted: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting; American Board of Surgical Assistants; or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

Position patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
Assist in room clean up and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from OR room as needed at the completion of the surgical case.
Participate as a surgical team member in the preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies.