Surgical First Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Technical Degree or Diploma Respiratory Therapy
• Cath Lab 1-3 years
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care

Nice To Haves

• Technical Degree or Diploma Cardiovascular Technology
• Technical Degree or Diploma Surgical Technology
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
• Certified Respiratory Care Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board
• Certified Surgical First Assistant - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• Tech in Surgery TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing
• Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
• Certified Respiratory Therapist-Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
• Proficient and certified in basic and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) or pediatric advanced life support (PALS) if working with children is preferred, OR certification must be completed within 6 months of hire.
• Sound technical knowledge of cath lab or electrophysiology lab concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Meets required clinical competencies according to validation methods.
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician/surgeon during cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Must be available for on-call if required in designated area and respond within the designated time frame for emergency procedures.
• Performs a variety of testing to assist with diagnosis and treatment.
• Documents care delivered in the patient’s medical record in accordance with policy and procedure for the department.
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
• Provides support in the preparation, care, maintenance, and availability of cath lab or electrophysiology lab supplies and equipment.
• Troubleshoots various systems and devices.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.