Certified Surgical First Assistant FT Rotating

Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus Based on Eligibility 
 
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Certified Surgical First Assistant Full Time Rotating Position Summary 

The surgical first assistant performs specific tasks according to individual surgeon preference utilizing appropriate techniques including, but not limited to: incision of surgical sites, providing exposure, achieving hemostasis by means of injection, manual and topical methods, and application of appropriate energy sources, manipulation and dissection/removal of tissues, aides in implanting, securing, and/or removal of devices and drains, and applying appropriate dressing material specific to procedure. 
SPECIAL SKILLS: Excellent communication and critical thinking skills required. 

Responsibilities

Review permit to confirm procedure and special needs, confirm procedure with surgeon. 

Determine appropriate equipment needed for procedure. 

Assisting in moving and positioning of patient. 

Insert and remove Foley catheter in urinary bladder 

Draping of patient according to surgeon guidelines 

Provide exposure, retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization with regard to tissue type and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique. 

Assist in maintaining hemostatsy direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instrument for the task, placement of ties, placement of suture ligatures, and application of hemostatic agents. 

Make incisions, use electrocautery monopolar and bipolar. 

Clamp, ligate and cut tissue per surgeon's directive 

Dissect common femoral artery and bifurcation per surgeon's directive, as well as other arteries & veins. 

Maintain integrity of the sterile field. 

Manipulation and dissection/removal of tissues 

Aids in implantation, securing and/or removal of devices and drains 

Close all wound layers (fascia, subcutaneous and skin) per surgeon's directive. 

Select and apply wound dressings. 

Assist with resuscitation during cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events in the operating room. 

Endoscopic and open vein harvest including skin incision. per surgeon's directive. 

May start I.V.s and arterial lines, may select and place x-rays. 

Placement of appropriate splints or casts 

Placement of pneumatic tourniquets 

Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned 

THE CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT TECH FULL TIME ROTATING CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE. 

Education

Required: Completion of formal Non-Physician Surgical Assistant program, accredited by CAAHEP 

Experience

Preferred: One year experience as a certified surgical technician - first assist 

Certifications

Required: CFSA - Certified Surgical First Assist or CSA - Certified Surgical Assistant 

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Our Story
We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.
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