Certified Surgical First Assist, PRN - Shelbyville

Job Summary This position involves delivery of care based upon the supervision and coordination of nursing personnel activities according to the hospital’s policies and procedures. In addition to a perioperative role, the Certified Surgical First Assist will prepare operating rooms for surgery using appropriate techniques and provide technical services and assistance in the operating room, endoscopy suite, and sterile processing as assigned and directed. Shift Details PRN - variable schedule. Anticipated 1-3 day shifts per week. Call. Key Responsibilities Assists the surgical team during the operative procedure. Knowledge of sterile technique and maintenance of sterility of the surgical field. Ability to circulate all operative cases independently. Ability to care for the patient in PACU in the immediate postoperative period. Completes perioperative record accurately and completely. Charges accurately for items used in the operating room. Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment. Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures. Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Monitors and restocks supplies. Qualifications Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical assistant training program during the applicant’s service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience. Certification from one of the listed issuers: Certified Surgical Assistant – National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants; Certified Surgical Assistant – National Surgical Assistant Association; Certified Surgical First Assistant – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. If current employee and employed by VUMC prior to 2010, no certification is required. If graduate of a surgical assistant armed forces training program, no certification is required. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EEO/Vets/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co