Busy plastic surgery outpatient ambulatory surgery center seeking certified surgical first assistant on a PRN basis.
Job Summary
The Certified Surgical First Assistant is responsible for assisting the surgeon under direct and indirect supervision throughout preoperative, intraoperative and post-operative duties and procedures at all times. The surgical assistant provides 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.
Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies and ensures needed items are readily available in the assigned OR and Procedure Room.
Facilitates the safe positioning of the patient according to the surgeon's preference, patient's anatomical and physiological limits, and surgical procedure to be performed.
Assists circulator and anesthesia provider in preparation of the patient.
Performs specific tasks according to individual surgeon preference utilizing appropriate techniques including but not limited to:
- incision and layered closure of surgical sites, providing exposure, achieving hemostasis by means of injection, manual and topical methods and application of appropriate energy sources
- manipulation and dissection and/or removal of tissues
- aides in implanting, securing and/or removal of devices and drains
- Applying dressing material specific to procedure
Assists in transfer of the patient
Performs additional duties as delegated by the surgeon in cooperation with state and local policy
Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignity
Confirms that proper aseptic and sterile techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice
Maintains current knowledge of clinical procedures
Assists in the cleaning and turn-over of OR and Procedure Room between cases
Performs other duties as requested
Education/License/Experience Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED certificate
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Assistant program
- BLS certification
- Operating Room Experience
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) or Surgical Assistant - Certified (SA-C)
- ASC experience preferred
- Plastic Surgery experience preferred
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a first assistant required
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 01 – 10 per week
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Plastic surgery: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person