Certified Surgical First Assist

PRN Certified Surgical First Assist - No Weekends, No Holidays, No Call Required!

At Physicians' Surgery Center of Tidewater, we pride ourselves on innovation and excellence in patient care. We are not just looking for any Surgical Assistant; we are seeking a Certified Surgical First Assist who will bring their experience to the surgical team. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care in a patient-focused environment, and we believe that experience and dedication are vital components of achieving that goal.

Position Overview:

As a CSFA, you will play a distinctive role in our surgical team. In addition to your technical skills, we expect you to bring a unique creative perspective to the operating room. Your role goes beyond traditional surgical assisting to introduce solutions and experience to enhance patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide traditional surgical assistance, including retracting, suturing, and maintaining a sterile field.
• Collaborate with surgeons to develop creative solutions to complex surgical challenges.
• Apply techniques to enhance surgical procedures.
• Contribute innovative ideas to improve patient care, safety, and outcomes.
• Stay current with the latest surgical advancements and creative approaches in healthcare.
• Inspire and mentor colleagues by sharing your creative insights and techniques.
• Adhere to strict infection control, safety, and quality assurance standards.
• Provide operating room support to physicians and surgeons, including assisting surgeons during procedures and passing required instruments during surgery.
• Comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Complies with Policies & Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.

Required Skills:

• Minimum HS Diploma required
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA).
• Current BLS certification.
• Proven experience as a Surgical Assistant, with a creative portfolio of surgical accomplishments.
• Strong technical skills in surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Exceptional artistic and creative abilities, with a track record of applying creativity to healthcare.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
• A passion for innovation and a commitment to patient-centered care.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic surgical environment.