Surgical First Assistant: Master Intraoperative Care

Baptist; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Oktibbeha County Hospital in the Operating Room seeks a Surgical Technician First Assistant to support perioperative care. The SFA provides intraoperative first assisting under the surgeon for patients of all ages and guides the perioperative team as needed.

Qualifications include 2 years as a Surgical Tech with current STFA certification and 1 year of Surgical First Assistant experience in a hospital setting, plus current BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technician First Assistant Program with didactic and supervised clinical practice.
• 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.

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

Surgical first assistant

Education

Surgical Technician First Assistant Program

Job description

Baptist Oktibbeha County Hospital in the Operating Room seeks a Surgical Technician First Assistant to support perioperative care. The SFA provides intraoperative first assisting under the surgeon for patients of all ages and guides the perioperative team as needed.

Qualifications include 2 years as a Surgical Tech with current STFA certification and 1 year of Surgical First Assistant experience in a hospital setting, plus current BLS certification within 14 days of hire.