surgical_technologist – First Assistant

Specialty: First Assistant
Facility: St Mary’s Hospital – Richmond
State License: VA
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Description: Specialty: First Assist ORFacility: St Mary’s Hospital – RichmondState License: VACerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: DaysGuaranteed Hours: Description: Job Description Position Specific DetailsSurgical First AssistNO LOCAL CANDIDATES (no candidates within 50-mile radius)EKG Exam NOT requiredMinimum 2 years experience as Surgical First AssistNo prior travel experience requiredIndependent Da Vinci Robot experience requiredCertifications Required: BLS, VA license, CFA or CSA (required prior to submission)Additional BSMH credentialing required to meet State of Virginia regulations. Contact ITO for details.Schedule: 8-Hr Days, Mon Fri, 6:45a 3:15pCall Requirement: 6 on-call shifts and one weekend within a 6-week periodInterview Process: Initial interview with ITO; second interview with hiring managerUnit Specific DetailsSpecialties: Robotics, spine, ortho, laparoscopic, general, gynecologic, urology, vascularMust be strong across most specialtiesPatient Population: All ages_______________General Category Description: 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 Notes 2/12 Market approval Primary Skills: BLS, VALicenserequired, CFAorCSA Job certifications: Raise the Bar Attestation Job credentials for Professional: BLS, CSA, State Specific Surgical Assistant License