Technologist-Surgical First Assistant

Baptist; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Jonesboro is seeking a Surgical Technician First Assistant to support perioperative patients. The role involves assisting in surgical procedures and providing intraoperative care under the supervision of a surgeon. Candidates should have two years of surgical tech experience and current STFA certification. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic surgical environment, focusing on patient care and technical proficiency.

Qualifications

• 2 years Surgical Tech experience and current STFA certification.
• 1 year of Surgical First Assistant experience in a hospital setting.
• Completion of the Surgical Technician First Assistant Program with supervised clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performance of procedures for surgical patients.
• Provides intraoperative and preoperative care.
• Safely uses equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• To assist in providing preoperative care.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Surgical Tech experience

Intraoperative care

Technical accountability

Education participation

Education

Completion of a Surgical Technician First Assistant Program

Job description

The Surgical Technician First Assistant (SFA) will support the continuity of care for perioperative patients. The scope of practice includes intraoperative surgical first assisting. The SFA will provide intraoperative surgical care under the direct supervision of the surgeon for all ages and/or provide direction to the perioperative team where needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Specifications

Experience

• 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 as a surgical first assistant.

Education

• Completion of a Surgical Technician First Assistant Program that includes didactic and supervised clinical practice based on AST/NIFA core curriculum for the surgical technician first assistant.

Training

Special Skills

Licensure

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE, Current certification as a surgical technician first assistant.