Surgical First Assistant – Cardiothoracic & Vascular

OSU Wexner Medical Center; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OSU Wexner Medical Center seeks a Certified First Assistant to provide patient care under the direct supervision of the Physician and Registered Nurse. The CFA will select, assemble, test, and operate equipment and instruments according to policies and procedures, and serve as primary scrub during surgical procedures for cardiothoracic and vascular cases when directed by the surgeon.

The role emphasizes intraoperative assistance, tissue handling, exposure, retraction, suctioning, achieving

Qualifications

• Education: Vocational/Technical required.
• Licenses/Certifications: BLS, CST required.
• Experience: Less than one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist during surgical procedures as primary scrub person.
• Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment during procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and contribute to patient safety.

Education

Vocational/Technical

Job description

OSU Wexner Medical Center seeks a Certified First Assistant to provide patient care under the direct supervision of the Physician and Registered Nurse. The CFA will select, assemble, test, and operate equipment and instruments according to policies and procedures, and serve as primary scrub during surgical procedures for cardiothoracic and vascular cases when directed by the surgeon.

The role emphasizes intraoperative assistance, tissue handling, exposure, retraction, suctioning, achieving