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Certified Surgical First Assistant 1.0 Days

Franciscan AllianceLafayette, IN
Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Health is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to join their team at the Lafayette East Campus. This role requires a skilled individual able to meet high standards of care, working on-call for shifts and duties ranging from first assist to primary scrub. The position demands quick thinking and diligent handling of the operating room to provide the best quality operative care to patients. Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
  • Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Nice To Haves

  • On call for shifts and duties ranging from first assist to primary scrub.
  • Part of the open-heart team and also scrubs in on other procedures that come into the unit as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain correct count of sponges, sharps, and instruments with circulating nurse according to established procedure.
  • Assist in maintenance and organization of instruments and equipment by proper care, cleaning, utilization, assembly, and sterilization.
  • Collaborate and actively participate with the circulator in planning and preparations based upon needs of patient, surgical procedure, and physician preference.
  • Demonstrate technical competency in performance of duties/skills necessary to first assist surgeon and anticipate needs in routine, complex, specialty, and emergency procedures.
  • Provide visualization of the operative site.
  • Practice all duties in accordance with Universal Precautions Administrative Guideline.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit offerings

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Certified Surgical First Assistant salary in the US is approximately $74,000 per year, with a typical range of $60,000 to $98,000.
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