Operating Room First Assistant
Operating Room First Assistant
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Description
We are seeking a capable Surgical Assistant / First Assist / Operating Roomwho has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.
- Responsible for assisting the surgeon under direct and indirect supervision throughout preoperative intraoperative and post-operative duties and procedures as needed.
- Provide aid in exposure hemostasis closure and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Permanent: clamping and/or cauterizing vessels or tissue; tying and/or ligating clamped vessels or tissue; applying hemostatic clips; placing local hemostatic agents. Temporary: applying tourniquets and demonstrating awareness of the indications/contraindications for use with knowledge of side effects of extended use; applying vessel loops; applying non-crushing clamps; applying direct digital pressure. Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes.
- Packing with sponges. Digital manipulation of tissue. Suctioning irrigating or sponging. Manipulation of suture materials (e.g. loops tags running sutures).
- Utilizing running or interrupted subcutaneous sutures with absorbable or non-absorbable material and subcuticular closure technique with or without adhesive skin closure strips. Closing skin with method indicated by surgeon (suture staples etc.).
- Selecting and applying appropriate wound dressing: liquid or spray occlusive materials absorbent material affixed with tape of circumferential wrapping; immobilizing dressing (soft or rigid).
- Points of pressure shall be padded: elbows heels knees eyes face and axillary region. Circulation shall not be impaired. Nerve damage shall be guarded against.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate and /or certification from surgical assisting programs accredited through ARC/STSA.
- 2 years of surgical assistant/first assistant experience is required. Some areas may require specialized experience.
- Five years of surgical tech experience with at least one year experience in a First Assist capacity preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking Occasional sitting Close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock Floor Surfaces Hot/Cold Temperatures Indoor/Outdoor conditions Latex Lighting Patient care/handling injuries Radiation Shift work Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment including respirators environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
Employment Type
Full-Time
