Certified Surg Tech-First Assist -- FT

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Functions as the surgeons’ assistant, working directly under his/her supervision throughout the procedures. Assists the nurse, surgeon, anesthesiologist and/or CRNA in the care of patients in the preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative phase.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current Surgical Technologist Certification through ONE of the following boards: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Recommendation from three (3) different multi-specialty surgeons to validate skill competency.
 

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs technical skills required to prepare for surgical procedures.
2. Assists other perioperative team members in the care of the surgical patient.
3. Provides direct patient care, identified and meets patient needs under the direct supervision of  a registered nurse.
4. Under direction/supervision of surgeon, assists the surgeon in the perioperative care of patients and perform duties as assigned.
5. Assesses the needs of the patient as related to specific surgical procedures and collects supplies and equipment as related to the procedure.
6. Delivers age appropriate care which addresses patients’ cultural, spiritual, and psychosocial needs.
7. Promotes a safe environment conducive to the patient’s well-being. Observes for potential patient complications and reports observations to the Registered Nurse.
8. May assist in scheduling OR cases, recording information, and revising and updating surgeon preference cards via the information management system. Able to utilize the electronic medical record when applicable.
9. Functions in Central Reprocessing: decontamination of instruments, preparation of instruments for sterilization, demonstrates skill in the use of all equipment within CRP and maintains records for all equipment in accordance with policy/ procedure.
10. Utilizes proper positioning of the patient with consideration of patient’s comfort and safety points of pressure padded without impairment of circulation.
11. Provides visualization of the operative site by the following: appropriate placement and securement of retractions; packing with sponges; digital manipulation and tissue; suctioning, irrigating, sponging; manipulation of suture materials; proper use of body mechanics to prevent obstruction of surgeon’s view.
12. Utilizes appropriate techniques with hemostasis for permanent and temporary techniques.
13. Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes.
14. Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
15. Provides assistance in securing drainage systems to tissues.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:

1. Completion of annual required education re