Maria Parham Health Surgical Tech-First Assistant
Job Summary
The Certified Surgical First Assistant anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Provides assistance to the surgeon by aiding in exposure, hemostasis, closing the incision, and other technical functions that assist the surgeon to carry out a safe operation. The Certified Surgical First Assistant will assist all surgical specialty teams/ surgeons.Reports to: Director of Surgical ServicesFLSA: Non-exemptGrade:EEO: 01 Officials and Managers 02 Professionals X 03 Technicians 04 Sales Workers 05 Administrative Support Workers 06 Craft Workers 07 Operatives 08 Laborers and Helpers 09 Service Workers Job Requirements
Minimum Educationx High school diploma or equivalent Preferred x Required
Required SkillsCertifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from a Surgical Assistant/Surgical First Assistant program is required National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certificate is required
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Minimum Work ExperienceTwo years of experience as a Surgical First Assistant
Essential Functions
Aiding in positioning the patient for surgery and aiding in draping
Aids in exposing of the surgery area for the surgeon by using retractors, sponges, suction, and other OR equipment
Passing instruments during the surgery
Aids in hemostasis by sponging, clamping, tying, or cauterizing vessels, or suturing tissue layers as directed by the surgeon
Responsible for counting sponges, needles, instruments, and other items before and after the surgery
Closing the incision at the end of the surgery as directed by the surgeon.
Applying dressings to the surgical wounds
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with the OR team and surgeons to assure the necessary equipment, supplies, and instrumentation is available for the surgery
Assists the circulator to prepare the OR room for surgery and assists in cleaning the OR rooms between cases and at the end of the schedule and participates in stocking equipment and supplies in the OR rooms.
Responsible for assuring the sterility of instruments
Responsible to take a patient care assignment and take OR Scrub Tech Call. Must be available at all times and be within 20 minutes of the hospital when On Call.
Nonessential functions
Performs other duties as assigned.Functional Demands
Populations Served Does not treat or care for patients. Neonate (<30 days) Infant (<1 year) Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years) Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years) Adolescent (13 and <17 years) Young Adult (17 to <30 years) Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years) Older Adult (>60 years)
Protected Health InformationType of Protected Information Accessed: Demographic Clinical Insurance Financial Complete Medical Record
Bloodborne Pathogens ExposureWhile performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees
Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Bending/Stooping rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyClimbing X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyKeyboard Data Entry rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyKneeling rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyLifting/Moving Patients rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyReaching rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyRunning X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlySitting rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlySquatting rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyStanding rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyWalking rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyPushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyPushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyPushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Audible Speech rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyHearing Acuity rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlySmelling Acuity X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyTaste Discrimination X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyVision: Depth Perception rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyVision: Distinguish Color rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyVision: Seeing Far rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyVision: Seeing Near rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Biohazardous waste/ hazards rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyBlood and/or bodily fluids rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyCommunicable diseases/pathogens rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Asbestos or lead X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyCytotoxic Chemicals rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyDust rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyHazardous Chemicals rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyGases/Vapors/Fumes rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyHazardous Medication rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyLatex rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran 