Surgical First Assistant, Robotics, Tysons

Kaiser Permanente; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to work under direct supervision of a surgeon, serving as the first assistant during procedures. The role involves positioning patients, preparing equipment, and providing visualization of the operative field to support safe operations in the ambulatory surgery center.

Responsibilities include assisting with exposure and hemostasis, aiding in closure, dressing, and patient transport.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of continuous, documented experience as a surgical technologist and eligible for certification as CSTFA or SA-C.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Surgical First Assistant Certificate within 12 months of hire from NBSTSA OR Surgical Assistant Certificate within 12 months of hire from NSA.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• Clinical competence required by attending staff development programs.
• Graduate of a First Assistant Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Position the patient in accordance with the surgeon's instruction.
• Use standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning.
• Provide the surgeon with visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, and other techniques.
• Assist with exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions to support safe operations.
• Perform duties as a surgical technologist in all surgical specialties in the ambulatory surgery center.
• Assist with closure of body planes using sutures or staples.
• Select and apply appropriate wound dressings.
• Assist with patient transport to and from the OR.
• Participate in monitoring quality of care according to standards.
• Perform other related duties as indicated.

Skills

Clinical competence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of a First Assistant Program preferred

Job description

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.

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.