Certified Surgical First Assistant - Days

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Job Description Summary:

The Certified First Assistant in Surgery (CFA) provides assistance to the surgeon or group of surgeons during an operative procedure as a first or second assistant providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree: Surgical TechnologyBLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, CST - Certified Surgical Tech - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical AssistingThe National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical AssistingThe National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical AssistingThe National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Surgical Technology or combined ST/Health related Associate degree program or an Accredited First Assistant Program

• 2 years as a Surg Tech in an inpatient/OP main OR

• CSTF or SA-C required

• Preceptor

• BLS

• Must demonstrate basic critical thinking skills on their introductory team

• Will perform primary role independently

• Will demonstrate the ability to anticipate surgeon needs and communicates these with staff

• Will identify actual or potential emergency situations and intervene safely with assistance and/or supervision

• Competent in 4-6 service lines, one of which must be advanced orthopedics, soft tissue robotics,complex CV or neurosurgery (cranial).

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Surgery Main