SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT, SNH OPER RM

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Company paid life insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

On-the-job training and skills development

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SGMC Health is seeking a Surgical First Assistant at their Smith Northview Campus to assist in the Operating Room. The responsibilities include aiding in surgical procedures, maintaining sterile fields, and ensuring patient safety.

The ideal candidate must hold a current Surgical First Assistant Certification and have at least 3-5 years of related experience. This full-time position involves physical demands including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Current Certification for Surgical First Assistant (SFA) is required.
• Current CPR certification is necessary.
• 3-5 years of related experience in a surgical environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain the sterile field during surgery.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon during operations.

Skills

Current Certification for Surgical First Assistant (SFA)

Current CPR certification

3-5 years related experience

Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions

Ability to write correspondence

Flexibility in work schedule and assignments

Ability to assist in orientation and training

Ability to function as first assistant to surgeon

Job description

Job Location

Smith Northview Campus

Department

SNH - OPERATING ROOM

Schedule

Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 0700-1530

Position Summary

The Surgical First Assistant has the ability to integrate an understanding of anatomy; physiology, surgical procedures, implementation of tools; principles of aseptic technique, while under the supervision of the surgical physician and registered nurse, to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. He/she has the necessary knowledge; ability to remain constantly vigilant in the maintenance of the sterile field while anticipating the needs of the surgeon. The primary scope of service will be within the Operating Room. As defined by the American College of Surgeons, the first assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Current Certification for Surgical First Assistant (SFA); required.
• Current CPR certification.
• 3-5 years related experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple and complex correspondence.
• Flexible in work schedule, assignments, and workload.
• Ability to understand and follow the policies and procedures of South Georgia Medical Center and regulatory agencies’ standards and rules.
• Ability to assist in the orientation and training of Surgical Services staff as needed.
• Ability to function as first assistant to surgeon.

Benefits

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to walk and reach and stretch with hands and arms. Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, and control knobs, of equipment and/or instruments. Frequently required to stand for long periods of time; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear; and smell. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally excessive strength is required to restrain confused or combative patients. Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and with explosive materials. Frequent exposure to blood and body fluids. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.