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Job Summary

The Certified Surgical Assistant (SA-C) / Certified First Assistant (CST/CFA) performs First Assist responsibilities in accordance with the Association of Surgical Technology (AST) or the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) and functions as a member of the surgical team. He/she will assist the surgeon during the procedure by providing the following: positioning, skin preparation, retraction, hemostasis, wound layer closure, knot tying and wound management, as well as perform other duties necessary for efficient functioning of the entire CVOR department. The First Assistant will scrub when required and work together with other team members to recruit and retain an excellent patient care team. Some call is required.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant with successful completion of first assist course accredited by the ABSA or AST.

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Must meet and fulfill the SA-C or CST/CFA job description qualifications and competencies.

• Minimum Experience: Two (2) years First Assistant/Surgical Tech Experience. Proficient as First Assistant and scrub.

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Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: Previous experience in CVOR strongly preferred.

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy and physiology and operative technique relative to procedure in which the STFA is assisting

• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in applying principles of asepsis and infection control

• Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate corrective actions

• Demonstrates the ability to function effectively and in coordination with the surgical team

• Performs effectively in stressful and emergency situations

• Demonstrates skill in behaviors that are unique to functioning as a First Assistant

• Meets requirements, statutes, regulations and all NGMC policies relevant to the STFA

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assists with positioning, prepping and draping.

• Provides hemostasis by clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels, and other means as directed by the surgeon.

• Provides exposure through appropriate use of retractors, instruments, suction, and sponging techniques.

• Handles tissue as directed by the surgeon.

• Suture fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and skin as directed by the surgeon.

• Place and suture drains as directed by the surgeon.

• Assist with removal of sutures and staples.

• Assist with circulating nurse duties under direction of R.N.

• Apply surgical dressings.

• Maintain aseptic technique/environment.

• Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy and physiology and operative technique to operative procedure.

• Perform other duties under the direct supervision of the surgeon.
  

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%

• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%

• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.