RN 1st Assistant
RN 1st Assistant
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Job Description
Current Saint Francis Colleagues - Please click HERE to login and apply.
JOB SUMMARY
The RN first assistant practices in collaboration with and at the direction of the surgeon during the intra-operative phase of the peri-operative experience and overall direction of the Assistant Manager OR Manager Director of Surgical Services and Vice President of Patient Care Services. Performs a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient.JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS
Type: PRN
Education
The First Assistant will possess one of the following credentials:
- Certified Surgical Technician and certification as a Surgical First Assistant.
- RNFA
- Physician Assistant and certification as a Surgical Assistant.
-Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and certification as a Surgical Assistant.
or
- Is a Certified Surgical Technician a Registered Nurse a Physician Assistant or aAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse and meets the requirements for acceptance in a surgical assistant certification program. Certification must be completed within 3 years of employment or granting of privileges. or
-Has at least one year experience as a surgical assistant at Saint Francis Medical Center prior to June 1 2015 has performed in at least 150 cases and has demonstrated competencies in all required job functions of the Surgical First Assistant.
Certification & Licensures
Licensed to practice in the State of Missouri.
Experience
-Handling tissue.
- Providing exposure.
- Using instruments.
- Suturing.
Providing hemostasis.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
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Saint Francis Healthcare System supports the overall health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging the use of tobacco and nicotine products. If you are selected for a career opportunity with our organization and are a tobacco or nicotine user you will be required to complete a tobacco/nicotine cessation program within your first year of employment. This program is free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program.
Employment Type
Part-Time
