Surgical Tech/First Assistant - FT DAY - Cardiovascular Surgery
Company: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Location: Millington
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
Title: Surgical Tech/First Assistant - FT DAY - Cardiovascular
Surgery Job
Date: Apr 11, 2024
Facility: Specialty Physicians Group (7300)
Summary
Under direction and supervision of the surgeon, responsible for
providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other
intraoperative technical functions during surgical procedures.
Maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile
field. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission,
Vision and Values.
Education/Experience/Licensure
Education/Formal Training
Work Experience
Credential/Licensure
REQUIRED:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of two years of required documented cases as a surgical
assistant/surgical first assistant.
Must have certification from one of the following:
- Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through the National Board of
Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
- Surgical Assistant (SA-C) through the American Board of
Surgical Assistants (ABSA)
- Surgical Assistant (CSA) through the National Commission for
the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)
- Effective June 1, 2018: New Hires and Transfers are required to
have current BLS Certification.
PREFERRED:
Graduate of a surgical first assisting program accredited through
CAAHEP.
N/A
N/A
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:
N/A
Three years of current experience as a surgical technologist
N/A
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions
of the job.
- Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique in relation to the
procedure and the operating field.
- Ability to communicate verbally with co-workers, physicians and
other outside professional staff.
- Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of work
flow.
- Demonstrates independent functioning and proficiency in the
assistant role in assigned area as well as maintaining competency
in other specialties.
- Demonstrates superior knowledge of the various surgical
equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation.
- Demonstrates superior knowledge and expert practice in the
surgery tech role in advanced surgical procedures.
- Knowledge of use and troubleshooting of complex technical
equipment and instrumentation.
- Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise
independent judgment.
- Exhibits a higher level of collaboration with peers in making
decisions related to surgical patient care. Key Job
Responsibilities
- Performs first assistant duties during surgical procedures
under direct supervision of the surgeon.
- Assists with patient care as directed by the Registered
Nurse.
- Effectively manages resources such as supplies and equipment.
Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and
productive manner.
- Follows established procedures for quality control, ensures
compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards,
compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
- Performs other job functions as assigned. Physical Requirements
- The physical activities of this position may include climbing,
pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling,
stooping, and repetitive motion.
- Must have good balance and coordination.
- The physical requirements of this position are: medium work -
exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs.
of force frequently.
- The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including
color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an
activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data
and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or
extensive reading.
- Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
- Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to
hazardous or poisonous materials.
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Nearest Major
Market: Memphis
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