Description

Summary

The surgical first assistant, under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions. The surgical first assistant may also perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring appropriate equipment is available; reviewing permit to confirm procedure; assist in moving and positioning patient; providing assistance throughout the procedure in a variety of surgical techniques.

Education

Required: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program.

Preferred: Associate degree.

Experience

Required: 3 years scrub and/or assisting experience.

Preferred: 5 years as surgical technician.

Certifications

Required: AHA BLS. Surgical Technology certification, Surgical First Assistant certification, currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy.

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.