CST Cert Surg First Assistant-OR- FT RGV
Description
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.
** The standard shift is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; however, scheduling changes may occur based on staffing requirements. **
General Purpose of Job
A certified first assist technologist assists the surgeon and other professional and technical personnel in carrying out Operating Room and Surgical functions. Assisted care is administered under the direct supervision of a Surgeon or Physician. The patient care population includes infants, children, adolescents, and adults.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
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Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
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Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
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Communicates in a manner that encourages a positive work environment
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Takes problems to appropriate person for help with resolution
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Refrains from negative talk and gossip
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Works together to promote teamwork
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Demonstrates competency in first assist scrub-First
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First assist in surgical procedures by providing wound exposure, homeostasis, suturing, and handling
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tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury under the direction of the surgeon.
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Provide skillful use of the surgical instruments in consistence with the purpose they were designed.
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Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures.
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Assists with positioning, prepping and draping according to procedure, patient size and surgeons preference.
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Maintains a safe environment for the patient, physician and staff at sterile field, as well as throughout the OR.
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Sets up room appropriately for procedure
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Takes into account size of patient in selection of supplies, equipment
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Breaks down room after procedure utilizing standard precautions
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Assists surgical team before, during and after surgical intervention, including cleanup and getting patients when needed.
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Assists in maintenance, care and cleanliness of department, supplies, equipment, and instruments.
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Handles instruments, equipment in a manner that minimizes breakage, damage
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Reports damage, breakage and removes item from usage.
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Transports instruments back to decontamination in closed carts following cases.
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Is knowledgeable of process improvement activities in unit and assists as requested
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Participates in staff meeting on a routine basis
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Utilizes self-directed learning activities to maintain competency and above.
Education and/or Experience
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Successful completion of accredited Surgical Technology First Assist Program or equivalent
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
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Pediatric scrub tech experience preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
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Current national Certification as a Surgical First Assistant
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Current national Certification as a Surgical Technologist, Graduation from Surgical Technologist program, and 10+ years of critical care/high acuity experience.
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CPR certified (American Heart Assoc.)