Surgical First Assistant Tech or RN

dstaff

Midland, MI, United States permanent

Posted: March 1, 2016

Required Skills

Job Description

Healthcare

Surgical First Assistant (RN or Surg Tech with open heart experience)

DAYS 7:00am-5:00pm

This position prepares the surgical suite for the procedure by assisting the surgical technologist along with the registered nurse in gathering equipment, instruments, and supplies to perform the procedure. Assure all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition. This position assists the surgeon in the care of the patient while in the operating room through providing exposure, aid in hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with maximum results for the patient. In providing proper draping, retracting, suctioning, sponging, suturing, tissue handling and cautery techniques. The assistant will apply appropriate dressing material specific to procedure. This position assists the surgeon in the care of the patient while in the operating room through utilization of the operating room team concept.

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Knowledge of surgical procedures and standards of practice acquired through a surgical technology program accredited through Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) which upon completion may certify for certified surgical technologist exam or completion of a certified Surgical Technology program which upon completion of program may receive a National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification. Certifications must be valid with National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) and National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Surgical Technologist experience for 5 years. CST maintained. On the job trained first assistants. Once career ladder implemented at medical center, first assistant must complete skills/practice competency as described in the career ladder for current first assistant level.

Manual dexterity and mechanical skills needed to properly use and hold surgical instruments.

BLS required.

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Must follow bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

A surgical tech who graduated from a CAAHEP-accredited surgical tech program or military surgical tech training program.

Five (5) years of Surgical Technologist experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Direct Staffing Inc

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