Surgical First Assistant Technologist

Baptist; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Southaven, Mississippi is seeking a Surgical Technician First Assistant to support perioperative patients and provide intraoperative surgical care under supervision. Candidates must have 2 years of Surgical Tech experience and current STFA certification. Responsibilities include assisting in procedures, ensuring safe equipment use, and participating in ongoing education. This role offers an opportunity to grow within a dynamic surgical team.

Qualifications

• 2 years Surgical Tech experience and current STFA certification.
• 1 year of Surgical First Assistant experience in a hospital/surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient.
• Provides intraoperative care under direct supervision.
• Safely provides and utilizes equipment based on patient needs.

Skills

Technical accountability

Intraoperative care

Patient equipment utilization

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.

Licensure

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