Technologist-Surgical First Assistant

Surgical Technician First Assistant

The Surgical Technician First Assistant (SFA) will support the continuity of care for Perioperative patients. The scope of practice includes intraoperative surgical first assisting. The SFA will provide intraoperative surgical care under the direct supervision of the surgeon for all ages and/or provide direction to the perioperative team where needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.
• To assist in providing intraoperative care.
• To safely and adequately provide and utilize equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• To perform activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• To assist in providing preoperative care.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Weekend call rotation dependant on number of FAs currently in rotation.

Experience

Minimum Required:

• 2 years Surgical Tech experience and current STFA certification

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year of Surgical First Assistant experience in a hospital/surgical setting and documentation of proficiency as a surgical first assistant.

Education

Minimum Required:

• Completion of a Surgical Technician First Assistant Program that includes didactic and supervised clinical practice based on AST/NIFA core curriculum for the surgical technician first assistant.

Licensure

Minimum Required:

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE, Current certification as a surgical technician first assistant.