CSTFA / Certified Surgical Tech First Assistant - Surgery - Full Time - Days
Company: ProMedica
Location: Burgoon
Posted on: November 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Located in Fremont, Ohio, -ProMedica Memorial Hospital -has
served the citizens of Sandusky County and the adjacent communities
since 1918. In fact, our hospital was built with funds raised by
members of our community on land donated by the family of former
United States President, Rutherford B. Hayes.
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POSITION SUMMARY
Assist -and provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other
intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out
a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition
to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs
preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper
patient care. The surgical assistant performs these functions
during the operation under the direction and supervision of the
surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws
and regulations.
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ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. -Demonstrates proficiency in proper scrub technique and the
handling of - -instruments, supplies and equipment for the assigned
cases following -department policies and procedures and job
description. Demonstrates age -related competency in the scrub role
for the following age populations: infant, -Pediatric, adolescent,
adult, geriatric.
2. -Utilizes preference lists, in-depth knowledge of anatomy and
physiology, -departmental policies and procedures and the patient's
age related needs in -preparing for and carrying out case
responsibilities. - Shares responsibilities -with the clinical
nurse for keeping preference cards current.
3. -Maintains integrity of the sterile field by utilizing aseptic
techniques and -observation of the surgical team. - Promptly
addresses any observed breaks -in sterile technique. - Maintains
proper supply of instruments, set-ups, and -supplies specific to
patient's age and physician preferences. - Takes self-initiative
-to assist other personnel with procedures.
4. -Must maintain current certification and submit proof of current
certification to -the manager annually (obtaining the required
amount of continuing education -units or contact hours as set forth
by their professional organization at the -present time.
5. -Participates in the preceptorship of staff to the first
assisting role. - Acts as a -role model and resource person for
staff and students. - Provides guidance -and leadership to new
employees and students.
6. -Must maintain minimum number of hours in the first assisting
role as defined -by unit Director. - Evidence of such hours to be
maintained biannually in -employee file. - Completes First Assist
competency annually which includes -confirmation from a surgeon and
a CRNFA through multiple direct observations -of the first
assisting role.
7. -Performs at an advanced level of practice by competently and
consistently -performing in an expanded scrub and first assist role
in one of the following -specialties: - neuro, vascular, ortho,
eye, cardiovascular and advanced general.
8. -The first assistant shall assist the surgeon in the performance
of a safe operation -and shall function only under the direct
supervision of the surgeon. - Performs -assisting duties including
but not limited to: handling tissue, providing exposure -using
instruments, suturing, providing hemostasis, closing tissue and
skin.
9. -Maintains understanding of departmental goals and objectives
and works with -co-workers and management to obtain goals and
objectives.
10. -Performs other duties as directed.QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. - Graduate of an
accredited Certified Surgical Technologist program. -
2. Must have a least three (3) years' experience in the operating
room and have passed the certification exam. -
3. Must maintain current certification through acquisition of
mandatory contact hours of continuing education as approved by the
Association of Surgical Technologists (AST). -
4. Must be successful incompletion of a course in preparing the
Surgical Technologist as a First Assistant in surgery. This course
shall meet the recommended education standards for first assisting
established by the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) and
shall include clinical practice under the direction of a registered
nurse first assistant or licensed surgeon.
5. Must be able to move about and between workstations.
6. Must be able to understand directions, communicate and respond
to inquiries: - requires effective interpersonal skills.
7. Must be able to input and retrieve information from
computer.
8. Must be able to lift medium materials, Non-material handling of:
continuous standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching;
frequent pushing, pulling and squatting. Occasional sitting, stairs
and kneeling.
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The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the
general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it
should not be considered exhaustive.
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare
organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. - For more
information, please visit -
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
-without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry,
religion, -sex/gender (including pregnancy), -sexual orientation,
gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental
disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship,
familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally
protected category. In compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability
and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a
job with ProMedica, please contact -
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
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