Surgical First Assistant (SFA)

Conifer Health Solutions • West Palm Beach, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide direct patient care during the perioperative phase. To function interdependently with surgeons and apply knowledge, skills and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon in the surgical treatment of the patient. Functions under the supervision of the Surgeon and Registered Nurse. When not assisting surgeon, will function as surgical scrub technician. Complies with the objectives and policies of the hospital and with surgical services standards of care. Required to work flexible hours and be on call nights, weekends and holidays. Knowledge of, adherence of monitoring and compliance of all regulatory and licensing agencies including but not limited to JCAHO, OSHA, AHCA, CMS.

Requirements

• HS Education.
• Surgical Tech or above.
• Previous OR experience with minimum of 3 years.
• Certified Surgical Technology First Assistant.
• BLS.

Nice To Haves

• College preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care during the perioperative phase.
• Function interdependently with surgeons and apply knowledge, skills and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon in the surgical treatment of the patient.
• Function as surgical scrub technician when not assisting surgeon.
• Comply with the objectives and policies of the hospital and with surgical services standards of care.
• Be on call nights, weekends and holidays.
• Monitor and comply with all regulatory and licensing agencies including but not limited to JCAHO, OSHA, AHCA, CMS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED