Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - CV OR

Certified Surgical First Assistant Open Heart FT Days

The Surgical First Assistant, under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions.

The Surgical First Assistant may also perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring appropriate equipment is available.
• Reviewing permit to confirm procedure.
• Assist in moving and positioning patient.
• Providing assistance throughout the procedure in a variety of surgical techniques.

The Certified Surgical First Assistant Open Heart FT Days candidate will possess the following education, license/certifications, and experience.

Education:

• Required: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program.
• Preferred: Associates degree
• Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy

Experience:

• Required: 3 years scrub and/or assisting experience.
• Required: Open Heart Experience
• Required: Endo Vein Harvesting Experience
• Preferred: 5 years as surgical technician

Certifications:

• Required: BLS. Surgical Technology Certification. Surgical First Assistant certification. Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy

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