Robotic Scrub Education Specialist CSFA - Madison Hospital Surgery - FT - 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Onsite health clinic

Employee discounts

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital seeks a Certified First Assistant to join the surgical team. Under the supervision of the RN/Physician, you will facilitate safe and effective invasive procedures and ensure the OR environment supports patient safety.

You will apply sterile technique, anatomy knowledge, and instrument handling to support the surgical team. Requirements include high school/GED, completion of a Scrub Tech program and a First Assistant Program, NBSTSA certification, and prior scrub experience,

Qualifications

• Education: High School/GED required; Scrub Tech program completed; First Assistant Program completed.
• License/Certification: NBSTSA certification; BLS within orientation period.
• Experience: Prior Scrub Assistant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist as a scrub assistant under RN supervision.
• Maintain sterile and aseptic technique in the operating room.
• Support safe, efficient conduct of invasive procedures and patient safety.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Surgical procedures

Instrument handling

Education

High School / GED

Scrub Tech program

First Assistant Program

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

The CFA, under the supervision of the RN/Physician is an integral member of the surgical team. The CFA facilitates the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the objective procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The Surgical First Assistant applies knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instruments and equipment to provide services to surgical patients.

The Certified First Assistant functions in all traditional duties of a scrub assistant under the direct supervision of the RN.

Qualifications

Education required: High School/GED. Successful completion of a Scrub Tech program. Successful completion of a First Assistant Program.

License, Certification and/or Registration: Maintains certification as conferred by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Healthcare provider BLS is required within the orientation period.

Experience: Previous Scrub Assistant experience required.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

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We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn More About Huntsville Hospital Health System

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• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al