Certified First Assist (CFA) - Transplant

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

The certified first assistant in a surgical operation should be a trained individual who is able to participate in and actively assist the surgeon in completing the operation safely and expeditiously by helping to provide exposure, maintain hemostasis, and other technical functions. Surgical Assistants (SAs) should meet national standards and be credentialed by the appropriate local authority. These individuals are not authorized to operate independently.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Scrub Technologist school/program or two (2) years of experience as a surgical technologist
• Graduate certified first assist or eligible for CFA training
• NBSTSA graduate from surgical assisting programs accredited through ARC/STSA, a collaborative effort of ASA, ACS, and SASA, by CAAHEP

Responsibilities:

• Verifies all implants, supplies and special procedure equipment is available and functional. (i.e. microscope, tourniquet, etc.)
• Facilitates a cooperative team atmosphere through professional communication.
• Listens actively to surgeon, patient and team to ensure safe patient-centered care.
• Maintains awareness of patient monitoring and responds appropriately to potential complications.
• Monitors the actions immediately surrounding the sterile field ensuring that the integrity is maintained and/or corrected appropriately.
• Evaluates potential causes of surgical site infections, communicating concerns and possible corrective actions to prevent and/or treat potential contamination.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sharps, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

University of Arkansas at Little Rock