Certified Surgical First Assist - Richmond, VA

PRN Certified Surgical First Assist - No weekends, no holidays, no call required!

At St. Mary's ASC, 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 require 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.

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of, our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Pay Range: $35.20/hour - $51.04/hour

(Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience.)

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Required Skills

• Minimum HS Diploma required
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ortho experience preferred.
• 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.