Surgical First Assistant - Surgery

East Alabama Hospital • Opelika, AL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective and quality patient-family centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations. Functions as a surgical first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures and throughout the perioperative continuum in accordance with scope of practice credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. Demonstrates effective communication, conflict management and collaboration skills with members of the perioperative team and other stakeholders. Integrates knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program
• 1-2 years Perioperative experience
• BLS obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

• Certified surgical first assistant (CSFA) within five years of completing program

Responsibilities

• Functions as a surgical first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures and throughout the perioperative continuum in accordance with scope of practice credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification.
• Demonstrates effective communication, conflict management and collaboration skills with members of the perioperative team and other stakeholders.
• Integrates knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education.
• Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols or pathways for care delivery.
• Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes.
• Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development.

What This Job Offers

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