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First Assist - FT Days
Job category: Surgical Services
Description
QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduate or equivalent required
Current certification as a Surgical Technologist or Registered Nurse
Successful completion of an accredited Surgical First Assist program and current certification as a CST-FA
Minimum of 1 year work experience as a First Assist in a fast-paced OR. Previous CST-FA experience preferred
BLS current at time of hire
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
Category I exposure to blood borne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.
Responsibilities
In addition to duties associated with the *certified surgical technician (CST) role, the CST-FA is responsible for the following key responsibilities:
Assist with patient positioning, prepping and draping as requested or required
Ensure all surgical instruments and equipment are available and properly prepared for surgical procedure
Provide exposure of the surgical site using retractors, sponges, and/or suction
Maintain hemostasis through clamping, cauterizing, ligating, and applying pressure
Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond promptly
Assist with wound closure using sutures, staples, or surgical adhesives
Apply wound dressings
Handle tissue specimens
Assist with transferring patient to recovery as needed
Demonstrate advanced surgical instrumentation handling
Perform tasks as delegated by the surgeon within the scope of the CST-FA
Adheres to attendance, punctuality, meal and break time period policies
Attends departmental meetings or document review of materials presented
Adheres to patient confidentiality expectations
Reports unsafe situations to supervisor and reports as needed through electronic variance system
Demonstrates knowledge of and participation in hospital performance improvement, infection control and risk management programs
Demonstrates knowledge of cultural, spiritual, and age-related considerations when interacting/caring for patients and coworkers
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 25 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
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