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Certified Surgical First Assistant (Surgical Tech)

Full-time

Singing River Health System

At Singing River Health System, caring isn't just part of the job - it's in our DNA. Whether we're saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.

With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift:
0630-1500 rotating with call.

Location:
Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Position Overview:
The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the CSFA also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. They perform these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate from an accredited Surgical First Assistant Program.

License:
N/A

Certifications:
Certification as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) at hire or, if currently employed as a Surgical Technologist, certification must be completed within six (6) months of graduation from Surgical First Assistant Program.

Must be certified through one of the following agencies: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA), OR National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA). Required to maintain certification by completing applicable continuing education.

Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.

Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.

Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years' experience as a surgical technologist preferred.

Reports to:
Patient Care Manager

Supervises:
None

Physical Demands:
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Employee is responsible for safely moving, lifting and handling all supplies, equipment and patients. Safe lifting practice is expected in all areas of job performance and employees are responsible to request help whenever needed, regardless of the weight, using available assistance, i.e. lifting devices or additional staff.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.). Must have intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook and Word.
Must have a valid driver license as job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area with the employee providing his/her own transportation.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages. Must possesses a thorough knowledge of AST process standards, and practice within the AST Scope of Practice for "Surgical First Assistant."

If you're looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you've found it. Let's do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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