Certified Surgical First Assist, Monroe Carell - $20K Sign On Bonus
Certified Surgical First Assist, Monroe Carell - $20K Sign On Bonus
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Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care education and research.
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MCJCHV Perioperative Srvcs 30Job Summary:
Join one of the nations leading childrens hospitals where your expertise as a Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) will directly impact the lives of pediatric patients and their families. At Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital were committed to delivering world-class surgical care through innovation compassion and teamwork.As a Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) youll support surgeons by preparing patients for surgery assisting during procedures with tasks like positioning draping providing exposure controlling bleeding and handling sutures. When not assisting you may serve as a Surgical Technologist. This role supports multiple surgical specialties.
Shift Details:
-Full-Time Days (3x12s)
-Variable schedule with late stay
-No on-call requirement
-Required Saturdays: 1st and 3rd each month
Incentives & Benefits
Sign-On Bonus: $20000 (taxable) paid in equal installments over 2 years
(Not available to current or recent VUMC employees within the past 12 months)
Relocation Assistance: Up to $10000 (taxable) paid within 45 days of hire
(Eligibility: relocation from >100 miles; same employee restrictions apply)
Who we are:
Monroe Carell is one of the nations leading childrens hospitals and the largest in the Southeast. We are ranked nationally in 10 specialties offer the highest-level NICU and emergency care and partner with experts across Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Our pioneering research and innovation in pediatric health care bring the latest treatments to our hospital and 22 regional and affiliated clinics.
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Key Responsibilities:
Acts as a member of the operating room team by assisting with the room preparation setup and clean up.
Assists with patient positioning to provide access to the operative site while maximizing patient safety and comfort.
Establishes and maintain a surgically clean environment to reduce the potential for patient infection through the application of the principals of asepsis.
Initiate appropriate intra operative behaviors unique to first assisting.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Required: Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical assistant training program during the applicants service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
Required: Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Experience: Pediatric Orthopedic and Robotics.
Required: Certification from one of the listed issuers below:
CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
CSA - Certified Surgical Assistant - National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA)
CSA- Certified Surgical Assistant - National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)
If current employee and employed by VUMC prior to 2010 no certification is required.
If graduate of surgical assistant armed forces training program no certification is required.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of the equipment and related devices. Has solid knowledge of performance criteria. Able to use the equipment to accomplish advanced tasks associated with the specific devices. Easily resolves equipment problems.
Procedures Knowledge (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of procedures knowledge in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge training and experience to be capable of successfully delivering procedures knowledge services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example giving technical instruction providing leadership and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Operating Room Care (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of operating room care in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge training and experience to be capable of successfully delivering operating room care services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example giving technical instruction providing leadership and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of environmental sterility and safety in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge training and experience to be capable of successfully delivering environmental sterility and safety services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example giving technical instruction providing leadership and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Inventory Management (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate Inventory Management skills in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Demonstrates basic expertise with Inventory Management tools procedures and processes. Monitors material moved into and out of stockroom locations and reconciles inventory balances. Works with electronic catalogs.
Surgical Technology (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of surgical technology in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge training and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example giving instruction providing leadership and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Equipment Maintenance (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of preventive maintenance in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge training and experience to be capable of successfully maintaining equipment products or systems without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to conduct predictive maintenance on core products and equipment.
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive diagnostic and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Healths reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
* Organizational Impact: Independently performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team and other related teams.* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Gathers and analyzes data to solve problems that arise with little or no precendent.* Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced job knowledge and has developed a breadth of skills in other areas. * Team Interaction: Serves as a lead for the team by providing expertise and guidance to team members.Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time energy and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies ones own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies tools and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Certified Surgical Assistant - National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) Certified Surgical Assistant - National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) Certified Surgical First Assistant - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Certified Surgical First Assistant - The American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)Work Experience:
Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level :
3 yearsEducation:
Graduate of an approved discipline specific programVanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
