Surgical First Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Formal working knowledge; equivalent to as Associate’s degree; requires knowledge of a specialized field
• 3 years of experience
• Certification conferred by ABSA, NBSTSA or NSSA
• Graduate of CAAHEP Surgical Assistant program recognized by US Dept. Of Ed.
• Initial Certification CSFA, CSA or SA-C
• Maintain mandated Certification competencies & CEU’s.
• Cert. conferred by NBSTSA, ABSA or NSSA
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (ACLS preferred. Obtain in fist year)

Responsibilities

• Provide visualization of the operative site by: Appropriate placement and securing of retractors; packing with sponges and/ or lap. Packs; Manipulation of tissues; suctioning, sponging and /or irrigating.
• Utilize appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis by: Permanent: Clamping and /or cauterizing vessels or tissue; tying and /or ligating clamped vessels or tissues; applying hemostatic clips; Placing local hemostatic agents.
• Assist the OR team in setting up the operating room for surgical procedures, collaborates with the surgical team in selecting the appropriate equipment and positioning devises for the surgery. Anticipates additional instrument and supplies needed during the procedure.
• Collaborates with the surgical team when positioning the patient making certain the body is in proper alignment, pressure points are padded, circulation and nerve impingement are not compromised, and the position provides exposure for the surgical procedure and anesthesia access. Follows surgeon position preferences and well as patient comfort and safety.
• Anticipate surgeon’s/physicians moves in an expeditious manner.
• Close body planes utilizing appropriate techniques.
• Apply appropriate wound dressings: liquid, spray, absorbent material and immobilization dressings.
• Introduce self to the patient and answers any questions that may arise or directs questions to the licensed personnel who may be able to provide answers.
• Work collaboratively with the surgical team to expedite safe surgical care.
• Transport patient to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) with the assistance of the anesthesia provider.
• Assist in prepping the OR for the next patient.

Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support