surgical_technologist – First Assistant

Specialty: First Assistant
Facility: St Francis Med Ctr – Richmond
State License: VA
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Description: Specialty: First Assist ORFacility: St Francis Med Ctr – RichmondState License: VACerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: DaysGuaranteed Hours: Description: Job Description Position Specific DetailsSurgical First Assist – Candidate with flexible schedules preferredDavinci Robot experience preferred 2 years experience as an SANo prior travel experience necessaryBLS, VA license**, CSA or CFA requiredAdditional credentialing thru BSMH required by VA. Reach out to Client Success for additional information.10-hour shifts – 6:45am-5:15pm6-8 call shifts in a 6-week periodUnit Specific Details11 suitesRobotics, spine, ortho, laparoscopic, gen, GYN, URO, Vasc. – Must be strong in most specialtiesNo transplants–POSITION SUMMARY – The certified surgical first assist under the direct supervision of the Supervisor and thesurgeon is responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing surgical intervention based on the standards ofCSA. The Surgical First Assist is responsible for patient positioning, holding retraction for exposure, tying sutures,assisting dressing application and closing the skin. Additional responsibilities include setting up the operating roomwith the necessary equipment prior to the procedure start time, maintaining sterile technique, assist in set up androom turnover as well as restocking supplies used in surgery. Must work closely with the charge nurse for assignments,act as a resource person for procedures, and maintain certification as a surgical assistant. JOB REQUIREMENTS 1. High School diploma Graduate of an Accredited school of Surgical Technology. 2. Graduate of Accredited school ofSurgical Assistant. 3. Surgical Assistants with more than two years of SFA experience, and not currently certified,must receive their certification within six (6) months of hire date. 4. New Graduate from a Certified Surgical FirstAssist school must receive their certification within one year. 5. Previous clinical experience (preferred) BCLScertification **Agency staff should have certification prior to submission Notes Market Approved 10/23; Replacement for E. Hines Primary Skills: BLS, CSAorCFSArequired, VALicenserequired Job certifications: Raise the Bar Attestation Job credentials for Professional: BLS, CSA, State Specific Surgical Assistant License