Certified First Assist

Job Description

Positions patients for optimal surgical exposure while ensuring comfort and safety.

Pads pressure points and guards against nerve damage to prevent injury.

Collaborates with anesthesia personnel to maintain the patient's temperature within the desired range.

Utilizes equipment necessary for common surgical positions, including fracture tables, head and body stabilizers, and C-arm extensions.

Evaluates patients post-procedure for any positioning-related damage and reports abnormalities to the surgeon.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of Anatomy [Required]
• Aid the Surgeon in the Surgical Procedures [Required]
• Prepare and Maintain Surgical Area [Required]
• Perform Technical Responsibilities for Optimal Patient Care [Required]
• Serve as a Resource Person [Required]
• Able to Precept and Act as Resource Person and Preceptor in Multiple Surgical Specialties [Required]
• Ability to Prepare Surgical Suites with Appropriate Instruments, Resources, and Supplies Based on Surgeon Preference Cards [Required]
• Strong Physician/Surgeon Relationship Skills and Team Mentality [Required]
• Up-to-Date Knowledge of Patient Rights and Ability to Respect Cultural, Psychosocial, and Spiritual Values [Required]
• Up-to-Date Knowledge of Applicable Regulatory, Compliance, and Accreditation Standards and Requirements [Required]
• Able to Communicate Appropriately and Effectively with Patients and Their Family, Hospital Staff, Nurses, Physicians, and Other Healthcare Professionals [Required]
• Must Be Able to Read, Write, and Speak Conversational English [Required]
• Basic Computer Skills and Knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Proficient in a Minimum of 2 Surgical Specialties [Preferred]

Education

• Associate [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equivalent [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]

Work Experience

• 2+ Years of Experience as First Assistant [Preferred]

Additional Information

• N/A

Licenses And Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) [Required]
• OR Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Required]
• OR ABSA Surgical Assistant (SA) [Required]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$28.68 - $53.35