Surgical First Assist
Surgical First Assist
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Surgical First Assist Position is Full Time with call and rotation working at Northwest Medical Center in the Main OR
Certified Surgical First Assists CSFA CSA SAC or RNFA
$10000 for Student Loan Repayments
As a First Assist at Northwest Medical Center youll play a vital role in doing what you do best providing quality care to our patients. Our OR staff enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance 401K flexible scheduling 100 licensure/certification renewal reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement and up to 10K for student loan payments.
Requirements:
- Completion of accredited Surgical Technician program
OR 2 years of onthejob training
OR 7 years of experience working in the field
OR Military training program with 2 years surgical tech experience - BLS Required.
- ACLS Preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited FA program and Certification as a Surgical First Assist required
- At least two years experience as a surgical tech is required.
About the Job:
- The Surgical FA in the Operating Room at Northwest Medical Center assists surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile setup for operations and passing items to doctors and nurses as needed and assists in preparing and moving patients and in cleaning the operating theater.
- Assists in preparing rooms with appropriate instruments sutures supplies and equipment.
- Assists with opening of sterile supplies sets up for procedures and maintains an orderly surgical field.
- Adequately prepares for procedures/surgeries and anticipates physicians needs during procedures/surgeries.
- Accepts and properly identifies any medication or solution onto sterile field.
- Handles specimens/cultures according to policy and performs sponge instrument and sharps counts according to policy.
- Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment instruments and supplies and returns all to proper locations.
Credentialing requirements as part of Medical Staff Services application
Must be able to provide documentation of 100 cases / case logs as a first assistant in the past 2 years
Must be able to provide NPI # and current references
Must maintain competency through continuing education as required by the certifying agency
We know its not just about finding a job. Its about finding a place where you are respected valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.
Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300bed hospital three urgent care facilities a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group offering you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe quality patient care but more than that is the commitment to employees. It strives to provide a culture of teamwork respect and appreciation for all staff whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible convenient healthcare in Tucson Northwest is a great place to work. NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race gender disability and Veteran status and VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
