Surgical First Assistant

Maria Parham Health Surgical Tech-First AssistantJob SummaryThe Certified Surgical First Assistant anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Provides assistance to the surgeon by aiding in exposure, hemostasis, closing the incision, and other technical functions that assist the surgeon to carry out a safe operation. The Certified Surgical First Assistant will assist all surgical specialty teams/ surgeons.Reports to: Director of Surgical ServicesFLSA: Non-exemptGradeEEO: 01 Officials and Managers 02 Professionals X 03 Technicians 04 Sales Workers 05 Administrative Support Workers 06 Craft Workers 07 Operatives 08 Laborers and Helpers 09 Service WorkersJob RequirementsMinimum Educationx High school diploma or equivalent Preferred x RequiredRequired SkillsCertifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from a Surgical Assistant/Surgical First Assistant program is required National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certificate is requiredRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Minimum Work ExperienceTwo years of experience as a Surgical First AssistantEssential FunctionsAiding in positioning the patient for surgery and aiding in drapingAids in exposing of the surgery area for the surgeon by using retractors, sponges, suction, and other OR equipmentPassing instruments during the surgeryAids in hemostasis by sponging, clamping, tying, or cauterizing vessels, or suturing tissue layers as directed by the surgeonResponsible for counting sponges, needles, instruments, and other items before and after the surgeryClosing the incision at the end of the surgery as directed by the surgeon.Applying dressings to the surgical woundsWorks cooperatively and collaboratively with the OR team and surgeons to assure the necessary equipment, supplies, and instrumentation is available for the surgeryAssists the circulator to prepare the OR room for surgery and assists in cleaning the OR rooms between cases and at the end of the schedule and participates in stocking equipment and supplies in the OR rooms.Responsible for assuring the sterility of instrumentsResponsible to take a patient care assignment and take OR Scrub Tech Call. Must be available at all times and be within 20 minutes of the hospital when On Call.Nonessential FunctionsPerforms other duties as assigned.Functional DemandsPopulations Served Does not treat or care for patients. Neonate (<30 days) Infant (<1 year) Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years) Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years) Adolescent (13 and <17 years) Young Adult (17 to <30 years) Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years) Older Adult (>60 years)Protected Health InformationType of Protected Information Accessed: Demographic Clinical Insurance Financial Complete Medical RecordBloodborne Pathogens ExposureWhile performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employeesPhysical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Bending/Stooping rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyClimbing X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyKeyboard Data Entry rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyKneeling rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyLifting/Moving Patients rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyReaching rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyRunning X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlySitting rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlySquatting rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyStanding rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyWalking rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyPushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyPushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyPushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyVisual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Audible Speech rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyHearing Acuity rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlySmelling Acuity X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyTaste Discrimination X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyVision: Depth Perception rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyVision: Distinguish Color rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyVision: Seeing Far rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyVision: Seeing Near rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyBiological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Biohazardous waste/ hazards rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyBlood and/or bodily fluids rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyCommunicable diseases/pathogens rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyChemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Asbestos or lead X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyCytotoxic Chemicals rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyDust rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyHazardous Chemicals rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyGases/Vapors/Fumes rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyHazardous Medication rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyLatex rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyEqual opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected VeteranRequiredPreferredJob IndustriesOther