Certified Surgical Technologist

Surgical First Assistant

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Shift / Hours:

Monday - Thursday, 8:30pm - 7:00am

General Purpose of Job:

The surgical first assistant 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 surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive: employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Communicates in a manner that encourages a positive work environment
• Takes problems to appropriate person for help with resolution
• Refrains from negative talk and gossip
• Works together to promote teamwork
• Demonstrates competency in first assist scrub-First
• First assist in surgical procedures by providing wound exposure, homeostasis, suturing, and handling tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury under the direction of the surgeon.
• Provides skillful use of the surgical instruments in consistence with the purpose they were designed.
• Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures.
• Assists with positioning, prepping and draping according to procedure, patient size and surgeons preference.
• Maintains a safe environment for the patient, physician and staff at sterile field, as well as throughout the OR.
• Sets up room appropriately for procedure
• Takes into account size of patient in selection of supplies, equipment
• Breaks down room after procedure utilizing standard precautions
• Assists surgical team before, during and after surgical intervention, including cleanup and getting patients when needed.
• Assists in maintenance, care and cleanliness of department, supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Handles instruments, equipment in a manner that minimizes breakage, damage
• Reports damage, breakage and removes item from usage.
• Transports instruments back to decontamination in closed carts following cases.
• Is knowledgeable of process improvement activities in unit and assists as requested
• Participates in staff meeting on a routine basis
• Utilizes self-directed learning activities to maintain competency and above.

Education and/or Experience:

• Successful completion of accredited Surgical Technology First Assist Program or equivalent
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Pediatric scrub tech experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Completion of an approved Surgical Technician First Assistant Program (CSFA)
• Credentialed as a certified Surgical Assistant Certified as a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) CPR certified.