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Certified Surgical Technician/1st Assistant
$55k-66k (estimate)
Full Time | Ancillary Healthcare
3 Weeks Ago
Bayhealth is Hiring a Certified Surgical Technician/1st Assistant Near Milford, DE
Location: Sussex Campus HospitalStatus: Full Time 80 Hours
Shift: Days
General Summary:The Certified First Assistant (CFA) renders care by assisting, under the direct supervision of the surgeon, during invasive surgical and therapeutic procedures. The responsibility/accountability of the CFA is based on documented knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and surgical procedures as well as demonstrated skills/expertise acquired through specialized preparation, formal instruction, and supervised practice.
Responsibilities:
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Shift: Days
General Summary:The Certified First Assistant (CFA) renders care by assisting, under the direct supervision of the surgeon, during invasive surgical and therapeutic procedures. The responsibility/accountability of the CFA is based on documented knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and surgical procedures as well as demonstrated skills/expertise acquired through specialized preparation, formal instruction, and supervised practice.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains a safe, comfortable, confidential, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards including sensitivity to individual patient comfort and privacy through verbal and non-verbal communications utilizing age appropriate measures.
- Possesses and consistently demonstrates a clear understanding of surgical conscience through preparation and maintenance of sterility in surgical environment, while preserving stringent infection control practices to ensure optimal patient care. a. Consistently demonstrates understanding and knowledge, and practices approved techniques for sterilization, decontamination and disinfection and documents these processes accurately.
- Provides quality service for each procedure through attentiveness and appropriate anticipation in the needs of the surgeon. a. Properly identifies and demonstrates safe, appropriate, intended use of surgical instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. b. Uses surgical instruments to assist the surgeon and facilitate the surgical intervention. c. Possesses the essential mental discipline, fine motor skills, and clinical expertise to provide technical assistance to the surgeon, and to collaboratively direct the perioperative course. d. Demonstrates understanding of intraoperative diagnostic procedures.
- Demonstrates positive professional verbal and non-verbal communication skills and recognizes their importance in the surgical setting by promoting, maintaining, and working to improve meaningful, positive and open communication and cooperation between all members of the health care team at all times. Identifies members of the surgical team with respect, recognizing their roles and scope of practice.
- Performs all duties with knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate age specific care within all surgical specialties, including Cesarean Sections, and trauma.
- Assists with the positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient proficiently in collaboration with the surgical team, or performs these functions independently, as directed by the surgeon.
- Recognizes the importance of National Patient Safety Goals to include patient and surgical site identification processes with active participation in same. a. Along with entire surgical team, assumes accountability for verification of the correct surgical site immediately prior to the initiation of the surgical incision.
- Actively participates in the departmental orientation process as a preceptor for new employees on all skill levels, as appropriate, and positively contributes toward their success.
- Observes and reports patient’s condition for signs, symptoms, and unusual occurrences, recognizing life-threatening situations and responding appropriately within their scope of practice.
- Actively participates in preparation of assigned OR with team, to include case set up, room turnover, equipment set up and return of same to storage for scheduled procedures, emergency procedures, and during “on call” rotation.
- Demonstrates proper identification, labeling, handling, and delivery of all types of surgical specimens and medications.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, meetings, and workshops. a. Maintains all mandatory requirements and educational offerings designated by Bayhealth. b. Participates in staff meetings and departmental meetings at least 8 times per year. c. Maintains credentials; seeks out and participates in lifelong learning opportunities.
- Follows established departmental policies and procedures, standards of care, and actively demonstrates understanding and commitment to departmental performance improvement plan, and organizational safety and infection control guidelines. a. Bases practice behaviors on the knowledge and application of the scope of practice as defined by practice standards, and the facility guidelines for practice. b. Performs role only as First Assistant and not concurrently as a Surgical Technologist.
- Actively supports the hospital mission of collaborative networking to satisfy community needs. Provides service consistent with hospital philosophy statement of delivering compassionate, competent care while assuming personal responsibility, promoting wellness, respecting diversity, and maintaining confidentiality.
- Demonstrates the following position specific clinical knowledge and activities: a. Provides comprehensive clinical competency in all facets of the CFA role. b. Verbalizes knowledge and understanding of the infectious process, defense mechanisms, and the phases of wound healing. c. Verbalizes understanding of the principles of anesthesia administration relevant to CFA role. d. Provides retraction under direct supervision of the surgeon. e. Handles tissue safely. Provides exposure of operative site to promote a safe and effective surgical procedure. Promotes and maintains hemostasis. Assists with and/or performs wound closure. f. Cleans wound and correctly applies appropriate dressing. g. Connects and stabilizes all drains that have been placed/sutured into place. h. Assists with the application of casts or plaster splints. i. Maintains accountability for accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments during surgery. j. Performs duties as captain or co-captain of a specialty team if assigned. k. Orders supplies and maintains specialty equipment according to assigned responsibility. m. Understands the need to be flexible. Willingly accepts assignments wherever needed.
- Education: Certificate Program Surgical Technology; Certificate Program First Assistant
- Credential(s): Certified First Assistant; Basic Life Support
- Experience: Required: Previous surgical experience.
- Education:
- Credential(s): Certified Surgical Technologist
- Experience: Preferred: Current experience.
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Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Ancillary Healthcare
SALARY
$55k-66k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/25/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/18/2024
WEBSITE
bayhealthdevelopment.com
HEADQUARTERS
EMERYVILLE, CA
SIZE
<25
FOUNDED
2015
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Ancillary Healthcare
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