Certified Surgical First Asst

About the role

Under the Perioperative leader, assumes responsibility and accountability for assuring quality care as a health care team member within the Perioperative environment. The scope of responsibility includes anticipating, planning for, and responding to the needs of the patient, surgeon, and other team members. Participates in and assists the surgeon in completing the operation safely and expeditiously by providing exposure, maintaining hemostasis, and other technical functions.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate, plan for, and respond to the needs of the patient, surgeon, and other team members.
• Helps to provide exposure, maintain hemostasis, and perform other technical functions during surgery.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, family, coworker, and physician information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from a surgical assisting program accredited through ARC/STSA, CAAHEP.
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through NBSTSA.
• Maintain current CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Health care experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of general computer skills and applications.
• Knowledge of specialized first assistant techniques, procedures, and adequate equipment related to hemostasis, retracting, and suturing.