Certified Surgical First Assistant

Talented Medical Solutions; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center in Portland, OR is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support the primary surgeon during procedures, provide exposure and hemostasis, and assist with graft harvesting and wound closure.

The role requires CSFA certification, CPR/BLS, and a high school diploma; an associate degree is preferred. The incumbent works under supervision to ensure patient safety and quality care in the operating room.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED required.
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination preferred.
• CSFA certification required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patient for surgery and assist visualization of the operative field.
• Provide hemostasis and assist with graft harvesting and wound closure as directed by the surgeon.
• Perform pre- and postoperative activities to facilitate patient care within defined parameters.
• Verify availability of surgical equipment and supplies per surgeon's preference.
• Maintain operating room environment and assist with draping, gowning, and gloving as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's/Technical Degree

Job description

Our facility in Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region. Job Summary: Provides assistance to the primary (main) surgeon during a surgical procedure. Provides exposure, hemostasis, tying or sewing, plus other functions as determined by the primary surgeon responsible for the patient/procedure. Works with team in operating room to ensure patient receives quality care. Maintains responsibility for accurately and responsively performing routine assigned clinical tasks of limited complexity.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required

Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications: Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certification: Required

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications: AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required

Essential Functions:

Prepares and positions patient for surgery, assists in visualization of the operating field, provides hemostasis, harvests surgical grafts, performs closure of incisions and applies various wound dressings.

Works under direct supervision or within defined parameters.

Performs pre-and postoperative activities to facilitate optimal patient care.

Verifies availability of surgical equipment and supplies (e.g., reserves equipment and implants for surgery according to surgeon's preference.)

Prepares and maintains operating room environment according to surgical procedure (e.g., temperature, humidity, lights, suction, furniture.)

Obtains diagnostic studies for reference and reviews tests to identify results.

Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning and gloving.

Coordinates and participates in draping of patient.

Verifies operative consent and other pertinent information (e.g., history and physical, advanced directives, laboratory results, diagnostic results, etc.)

Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction.

Reviews patient medical chart and associated documentation.

Makes decisions regarding own work, often limited and confined to routine matters.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Our facility is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.