First Assistant Surgical Technologist

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Memphis, TN is seeking a Surgical Technician First Assistant (SFA) to support continuity of perioperative care and perform intraoperative first assisting under the surgeon’s direct supervision for patients of all ages.

The role requires completion of a Surgical Technician First Assistant program, 2 years as a Surgical Tech with current STFA certification, and 1 year of SFA experience in a hospital setting, plus BLS within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 2 years Surgical Tech experience and current STFA certification.
• 1 year of Surgical First Assistant experience in a hospital/surgical setting and documentation of proficiency as a surgical first assistant.
• Completion of a Surgical Technician First Assistant Program that includes didactic and supervised clinical practice based on AST/NIFA core curriculum for the surgical technician first assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.
• To assist in providing intraoperative care.
• To safely and adequately provide and utilize equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• To perform activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• To assist in providing preoperative care.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Surgical Tech experience

STFA certification

Surgical First Assistant experience

Education

Surgical Technician First Assistant Program

Job description

The Surgical Technician First Assistant (SFA) will support the continuity of care for Perioperative patients. The scope of practice includes intraoperative surgical first assisting. The SFA will provide intraoperative surgical care under the direct supervision of the surgeon for all ages and/or provide direction to the perioperative team where needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.
• To assist in providing intraoperative care.
• To safely and adequately provide and utilize equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• To perform activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• To assist in providing preoperative care.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• 2 years Surgical Tech experience and current STFA certification
• 1 year of Surgical First Assistant experience in a hospital/surgical setting and documentation of proficiency as a surgical first assistant.

Education

• Completion of a Surgical Technician First Assistant Program that includes didactic and supervised clinical practice based on AST/NIFA core curriculum for the surgical technician first assistant.

Licensure

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
• Current certification as a surgical technician first assistant.