First Assistant Surgical Technologist

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Surgical Technician First Assistant to support perioperative patient care, performing intraoperative first assisting under the surgeon's direct supervision. The role includes directing the perioperative team as needed and performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements include 2 years of surgical tech experience with current STFA certification, plus completion of a Surgical Technician First Assistant program.

Qualifications

• 2 years Surgical Tech experience and current STFA certification.
• 1 year of Surgical First Assistant experience preferred.
• Documentation of proficiency as a surgical first assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procedures for surgical patients per policies.
• Provide intraoperative intraoperative care.
• Safely use equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• Demonstrate technical accountability in tasks.
• Participate in ongoing educational activities.
• Assist in preoperative care.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Surgical experience

STFA certification

BLS certified

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.

Overview

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

Minimum Required

• 2 years Surgical Tech experience and current STFA certification

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year of Surgical First Assistant experience in a hospital/surgical setting and documentation of proficiency as a surgical first assistant.

Education

Minimum Required

• 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.