Surgical First Assist - CSFA

Surgical First Assist - CSFA

Profession: Surgical First Assistant

Specialty: Surgical First Assistant

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day Shift - 4x10-hour shifts with Thursdays off

Hours per Shift: 10 hours

Experience: Minimum Years of Experience required

License: Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certification required

Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Must-Have:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent required
• Associates/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience preferred

Description:Provides assistance to the primary surgeon during a surgical procedure.Provides exposure, hemostasis, tying or sewing, plus other functions as determined by the primary surgeon responsible for the patient/procedure.Works with the team in the operating room to ensure the patient receives quality care.Maintains responsibility for accurately and responsively performing routine assigned clinical tasks of limited complexity.Prepares and positions the patient for surgery, assists in visualization of the operating field, provides hemostasis, harvests surgical grafts, performs closure of incisions and applies various wound dressings.Works under direct supervision or within defined parameters.Performs pre-and postoperative activities to facilitate optimal patient care.Verifies availability of surgical equipment and supplies.Prepares and maintains the operating room environment according to surgical procedures.Obtains diagnostic studies for reference and reviews tests to identify results.Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving.Coordinates and participates in draping of the patient.Verifies operative consent and other pertinent information.Elevates questions, problems, and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction.Reviews the patient medical chart and associated documentation.Makes decisions regarding own work, often limited and confined to routine matters.Requires minimal independent judgment.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:Committed to the safety and well-being of associates and patients.Requires all associates to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.Medical and religious exemptions may apply.Participates in E-Verify.