Surgical First Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; Virginia; Sur place; USD 65 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kaiser Permanente seeks a 1st Assistant during surgical procedures, under direct supervision of a surgeon. The role includes patient positioning, aiding in visualization, and supporting hemostasis and exposure to ensure safe operations across ambulatory surgical centers.

Requirements include at least 1 year as a surgical technologist, eligibility for CSTFA or SA-C certification within 12 months, High School Diploma or GED, and Basic Life Support at hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of continuous surgical technologist practice experience.
• Eligible for CSTFA or SA-C certification within 12 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.

Responsabilités

• Position the patient per surgeon's instructions.
• Assist with visualization of operative site using retractors, sponges, and digital manipulation.
• Assist with hemostasis and exposure to support safe, optimal operations.
• Perform duties as surgical technician across surgical specialties in ambulatory settings.
• Assist with wound closure and dressings.

Connaissances

Surgical assistance

Certification eligibility CSTFA/SA-C

Clinical competence

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Job Summary:

Under direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon will perform the role of 1st assistant during surgical procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeons instruction.
• Uses standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning.
• Provides the surgeon with appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, and other techniques according to standards.
• Utilizes appropriate technique to assist surgeon with temporary or permanent hemostasis by providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
• Performs duties as a surgical technician in all surgical specialties practicing in the ambulatory surgery center.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes, i.e., sutures and staples.
• Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
• Assists with patient transport to and from OR, including from gurney to bed.
• Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria.
• Performs other related duties as indicated.

Rotating Shift 7-330, 9-530

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of continuous, documented experience of surgical technologist practice AND eligible for certification as a CSTFA or SA-C).

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Surgical First Assistant Certificate within 12 months of hire from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR Surgical Assistant Certificate within 12 months of hire from National Surgical Assistant Association

• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• Clinical competence required by attending staff development programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of a First Assistant Program preferred.