Cert First Assist PRN

Job Summary

As a Certified First Assist, you will work under the direction of the operating surgeon. You will function as first/second assistant to the surgeon during the operative procedure, providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions to ensure safe and efficient outcomes. You will be responsible for restocking and changing over rooms between cases.

Qualifications

• A graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited program in surgical assisting and attain the CSFA credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• BLS certification
• One year experience in an operating room setting, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
• A Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) credential
• A valid BCLS Certification upon employment

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the necessary practical, technical and/or specialized knowledge and skills required in accordance with ASA (Association of Surgical Assistants) and other regulatory standards
• Communicate with the surgeon prior to the case to ascertain specific needs
• Share information with the remainder of the surgical team in a timely manner
• Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and surgical draping according to the surgeon’s protocol
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure, while minimizing the patient’s exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress
• Ensure the temperature of the patient is discussed with anesthesia personnel in compliance with desired temperature ranges
• Assist the surgeon by providing retraction and aiding exposure of the operative site
• Facilitate hemostasis of the surgical site by performing suction, irrigation and sponging during a surgical procedure
• Assist with skin or external suturing and stapling under the surgeon’s direction

Benefits

Lebanon Center for Outpatient Surgery offers a comprehensive rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. This includes:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay
• Prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more