surgical_technologist – First Assistant

Specialty: First Assistant
Facility: Maryview Medical Center
State License: VA
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Description: Specialty: First Assist ORFacility: Maryview Medical CenterState License: VACerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: DaysGuaranteed Hours: Description: Job Description Position Details:CVOR Certified Surgical First AssistantMon- Fri 06:45 – 15:15Call: 1 week on, 1 week off not abusy call-back rotation, mostly staying to finish over-run cases Minimum of 1-year recent heart experiencemust have experience with Hearts,VATS, vascularmust have vein harvesting experience BLS required will accept locals ($10 decrease)No Dysrhythmia exam VA licensure required Will need to go through the Medical Staff privileging process with the hospital that can take 4 – 6 weeks, this process must start as soon as they accept – application fee (can set up a meeting to discuss)*manager will review profile after clinical will delay offer up to 48 hours* Unit Details:CVOR Certified Surgical First AssistantPOSITION SUMMARY – The certified surgical first assist under the direct supervision of the Supervisor and the surgeon is responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing surgical intervention based on the standards of CSA. 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 room with the necessary equipment prior to the procedure start time, maintaining sterile technique, assist in set up and room 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 of Surgical 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 First Assist school must receive their certification within one year. 5. Previous clinical experience (preferred) BCLS certification**Agency staff should have certification prior to submission Primary Skills: BLS, Positionspecificlicenseorcertification Job certifications: Raise the Bar Attestation Job credentials for Professional: BLS, CST, CSA, State Specific Surgical Assistant License