Certified Surgical First Assistant (Surgical Tech)

About the role

The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the CSFA also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. They perform these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide intraoperative technical functions including exposure, hemostasis, and closure
• Perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate proper patient care
• Perform all duties in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate from an accredited Surgical First Assistant Program
• Certification as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) at hire or, if currently employed as a Surgical Technologist, certification must be completed within six (6) months of graduation from Surgical First Assistant Program
• Certification through one of the following agencies: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA), OR National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)
• Maintain certification by completing applicable continuing education
• BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer
• De-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days)
• Valid driver license as job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area with the employee providing his/her own transportation

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a surgical technologist preferred
• Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.)
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook and Word
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages
• Thorough knowledge of AST process standards, and practice within the AST Scope of Practice for "Surgical First Assistant"

Skills

• Keen mental faculties, assessment and decision making abilities
• Superior communication, speaking, and enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in complex situations
• Ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships
• Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette

Schedule

Shift 0630-1500 rotating with call.

Location

Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital