Tenet Health

Certified Surgical First Assistant provides primary surgical assistance to the primary surgeon during the surgical procedure.. Certified Surgical First Assistant may perform duties under the direct supervision of surgeon, who is physically present, and who personally directs delegated acts, and remains immediately available to personally respond to critical moments.. When not assisting surgeon, Certified Surgical First Assistant will function as surgical technician.. Required: BLS, Surgical Technology certification, Surgical First Assistant certification, currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy.. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.

surgical first assistant

Job Description Summary Certified Surgical First Assistant provides primary surgical assistance to the primary surgeon during the surgical procedure. Certified Surgical First Assistant may perform duties under the direct supervision of surgeon, who is physically present, and who personally directs delegated acts, and remains immediately available to personally respond to critical moments. With applied knowledge, skill, and under direct supervision,Certified Surgical First Assistant is able to provide hemostasis, closures, and other intraoperative technical functions that assist a physician in performing a safe surgical procedure with optimal outcomes. When not assisting surgeon, Certified Surgical First Assistant will function as surgical technician. Required to work flexible hours and be on call nights, weekends and holidays. Qualifications Requirements HS Education, College Preferred. Certified Surgical Technology First Assistant. Must hold and maintain certification from a recognized certifying agency as required by the state of Florida, or if the State of Florida has allowed for reciprocity for good standing from another state. Assist with 350 documented surgical cases as a CSFA. Previous OR experience with a Minimum of 3 years experience. #LI-MQ1 Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. Responsibilities Responsible for ensuring appropriate equipment is available; reviewing permit to confirm procedure; assist in moving and positioning patient; providing assistance throughout the procedure in a variety of surgical techniques. Qualifications Education:
Required: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program.
Preferred: Associate degree.
Experience:
Required: 3 years scrub and/or assisting experience.
Preferred: 5 years as surgical technician.
Certifications:
Required: BLS, Surgical Technology certification, Surgical First Assistant certification, currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy.
Physical Demands: About Us Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community. 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. We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others. Our Impact Today Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions. Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions. Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day. About the Team Careers at Tenet At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do. As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.
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