Certified Surgical First Assistant - THPG
Certified Surgical First Assistant - THPG
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Job Description
Other Completion of a Surgical Technician Program ReqExperience2 Years Relevant work experience. ReqLicenses and CertificationsCSFA - Certified Surgical First Asst Upon Hire ReqSupervisionIndividual ContributorADA RequirementsExtreme Heat 1-33%
Extreme Cold 1-33%
Extreme Swings in Temperature 1-33%
Extreme Noise 1-33%
Working Outdoors 1-33%
Working Indoors 67% or more
Mechanical Hazards 34-66%
Electrical Hazards 34-66%
Explosive Hazards 1-33%
Fume/Odor Hazards 1-33%
Dust/Mites Hazards 1-33%
Chemical Hazards 1-33%
Toxic Waste Hazards 1-33%
Radiation Hazards 67% or more
Wet Hazards 1-33%
Heights 1-33%
Other Conditions 1-33%OSHATasks involving exposure to blood body fluids or tissues.Physical DemandsLight Work
Certified Surgical First Assistant - THPG
THPG is looking for a skilled SFA to support the Orthopedic Surgeon Subspecialist: Joint Replacement Foot & Angle Hand & Sports Medicine
Work location: Texas Health Physicians Group 902 W Randol Mill Rd Arlington TX 76012
Work hours: Full-time 40 hours weekly Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm
ClinicHighlights:
Strong teamwork and collaboration
Fast-paced high volume inbound/outbound calls
Compassion and empathy to our patients and the Team
Join an innovative team working towards making healthcare more accessible integrated and reliable
What You Will Do:
Assists the surgeon during surgical procedures i.e. passes sterile supplies and equipment holds retractor devices anticipates and responds to the surgical team needs ties off vessels and tissues repairs incisions and lacerations cuts and cauterizes tissues stabilizes drains applies wound dressings etc as needed and as directed. Performs complex surgical techniques as needed and as directed by physician and in accordance with Texas scope of practice for surgical first assistants 40%
Assists in the preparation of the operating room according to procedure schedules and arranges sterile setups of instrument table supplies and equipment required. Coordinates with surgeons on specialty equipment and supply needs prior to procedure.
15%
Monitors patients vital signs including heart rate respiration and pulse alerting the physician if there are complications which need to be addressed. 15%
Evaluate the patients condition following the procedure to determine appropriate time for transport to the recovery room. 15%
Assists the physician with rounds for all inpatients performing dressing changes and evaluation and removal of sutures and staples. 10%
Participates in special projects and/or performs other duties as assigned. 5%
What You Need:
Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Req And
Other Completion of a Surgical Technician Program Req
Experience
2 Years Relevant work experience. Req
1 Year of Orthopedics experience. Pref
Licenses and Certifications
CSFA - Certified Surgical First Asst Upon Hire Req
Employment Type
Full-Time
