Certified Surgical First Asst

Parkview Health; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health in Indiana seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant to join the perioperative team. Under the perioperative leader, you will anticipate needs of the patient, surgeon and team, assist the surgeon to expose anatomy, maintain hemostasis, and help complete the operation safely and efficiently.

The role requires completing an ARC/STSA-accredited surgical assisting program, NBSTSA CSFA certification, CPR, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds. Health care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from ARC/STSA-accredited surgical assisting program by CAAHEP.
• CSFA certification through NBSTSA and CPR certification current.
• Health care experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50–100 pounds.
• Knowledge of hemostasis, retracting and suturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon to provide exposure and maintain hemostasis.
• Support the operation to be completed safely and expeditiously.
• Maintain patient and team confidentiality.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Lifting ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

ARC/STSA-accredited surgical assisting program

Job description

Summary

Under the Perioperative leader, assumes responsibility and accountability for assuring quality care as a health care team member within the Perioperative environment. The scope of responsibility of the Certified Surgical First Assistant includes the ability to anticipate, plan for, and respond to the needs of the patient, surgeon, and other team members. In addition the CSFA participates in and actively assists the surgeon in completing the operation safely and expeditiously by helping to provide exposure, maintain hemostasis, and other technical functions. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, patient families, coworkers, and physicians.

Summary

Under the Perioperative leader, assumes responsibility and accountability for assuring quality care as a health care team member within the Perioperative environment. The scope of responsibility of the Certified Surgical First Assistant includes the ability to anticipate, plan for, and respond to the needs of the patient, surgeon, and other team members. In addition the CSFA participates in and actively assists the surgeon in completing the operation safely and expeditiously by helping to provide exposure, maintain hemostasis, and other technical functions. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, patient families, coworkers, and physicians.

Education

Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent GED. Must be a graduate from surgical assisting program accredited through ARC/STSA, a collaborative effort of ASA, ACS, and SASA, by CAAHEP. CAAHEP is a recognized accreditation agency of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Licensure/Certification

Must have a certification for surgical first assistant obtained through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Maintains certification by earning approved continuing education or by successfully retaking the certifying examination at the conclusion of the renewal period. Must maintain current CPR certification.

Experience

Health care experience preferred.

Other Qualifications

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of general computer skills and applications. Must be able to lift 50 pounds; 100 pounds shared lifting. Requires knowledge of specialized first assistant techniques, procedures and adequate equipment related to hemostasis, retracting and suturing.