What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical First Assist position at USPI?
PRN Certified Surgical First Assist - No weekends, no holidays, no call required!
At Physicians’ Surgery Center of Tidewater, we pride ourselves on innovation and excellence in patient care. We are not just looking for any Surgical Assistant; we are seeking a Certified Surgical First Assist who will bring their experience to the surgical team. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care in a patient-focused environment, and we believe that experience and dedication are vital components of achieving that goal.
Position Overview:
As a CSFA, you will play a distinctive role in our surgical team. In addition to your technical skills, we expect you to bring a unique creative perspective to the operating room. Your role goes beyond traditional surgical assisting to introduce solutions and experience to enhance patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide traditional surgical assistance, including retracting, suturing, and maintaining a sterile field.
- Collaborate with surgeons to develop creative solutions to complex surgical challenges.
- Apply techniques to enhance surgical procedures.
- Contribute innovative ideas to improve patient care, safety, and outcomes.
- Stay current with the latest surgical advancements and creative approaches in healthcare.
- Inspire and mentor colleagues by sharing your creative insights and techniques.
- Adhere to strict infection control, safety, and quality assurance standards.
- Provide operating room support to physicians and surgeons, including assisting surgeons during procedures and passing require instruments during surgery.
- Comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
- Complies with Policies & Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
- Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
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Required Skills:
- Minimum HS Diploma required
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA).
- Current BLS certification.
- Proven experience as a Surgical Assistant, with a creative portfolio of surgical accomplishments.
- Strong technical skills in surgical procedures and instrumentation.
- Exceptional artistic and creative abilities, with a track record of applying creativity to healthcare.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box.
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
- A passion for innovation and a commitment to patient-centered care.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic surgical environment.