Certified Surgical First Assistant — OR Support Pro

United Surgical Partners International; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

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Job summary

Florida Springs Surgery Center is seeking a Certified First Assistant PRN to support surgeons in a multi-specialty ambulatory setting on the west coast of Florida. The role focuses on instrumental assistance, patient positioning, wound closure, and maintaining sterile technique in the operating room.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a surgical program, NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant certification, and at least two years of CSFA experience in multiple specialties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Completion of a Surgical Program.
• NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification is required.
• Two years of Certified Surgical First Assistant experience in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Cauterizing wounds and vessels
• Packing sponges in the body
• Positioning the patient to maintain circulation and access for the surgeon
• Placing clamps and sutures
• Closing skin with adhesives, sutures or staples, etc.
• Applying direct pressure on veins and tissue
• Performing or aiding in patient suction, drainage, and irrigation
• Hemostasis: The stopping of excess bleeding and blood flow
• Immobilizing patients on the operating table
• Possess a working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control, sterile technique, maintaining integrity of the sterile field, and draping the surgical patient within the surgeon’s guidelines.
• Provide operating room support to physicians and surgeons, including assisting surgeons during procedures and passing require instruments during surgery.
• Comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Complies with Policies & Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Completion of a Surgical Program

NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification

Two years of Certified Surgical First Assistant experience

Job description

Florida Springs Surgery Center is seeking a Certified First Assistant PRN to support surgeons in a multi-specialty ambulatory setting on the west coast of Florida. The role focuses on instrumental assistance, patient positioning, wound closure, and maintaining sterile technique in the operating room.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a surgical program, NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant certification, and at least two years of CSFA experience in multiple specialties.