Technologist-Surgical First Assistant

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Surgical Technician First Assistant to support surgical procedures and assist in the continuity of care for perioperative patients. This entry-level role requires 2 years of surgical tech experience, STFA certification, and the ability to provide intraoperative care under supervision. Ideal candidates will have a background in hospital settings with an emphasis on patient care and technical accountability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Surgical Tech experience and current STFA certification required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performance of procedures for the surgical patient.
• Provide intraoperative care.
• Utilize equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• Demonstrate technical accountability.
• Participate in ongoing educational activities.
• Assist in providing preoperative care.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Surgical Tech experience

Intraoperative care

Equipment utilization

Technical accountability

Education

Surgical Technician First Assistant Program

Job description

Overview

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.
• Assists in providing intraoperative care.
• Safely and adequately provides and utilizes equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• Performs activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Assists in providing preoperative care.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

• Minimum Required: 2 years Surgical Tech experience and current STFA certification

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year of Surgical First Assistant experience in a hospital/surgical setting and documentation of proficiency as a surgical first assistant.

Education

• Minimum Required: 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.

Licensure

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire; current certification as a surgical technician first assistant.

Senioriry level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care