This position prepares the surgical suite for the procedure by assisting the surgical technologist along with the registered nurse in gathering equipment instruments and supplies to perform the procedure. Assure all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition. This position assists the surgeon in the care of the patient while in the operating room through providing exposure aid in hemostasis closure and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with maximum results for the providing proper draping retracting suctioning sponging suturing tissue handling and cautery techniques. The assistant will apply appropriate dressing material specific to procedure. This position assists the surgeon in the care of the patient while in the operating room through utilization of the operating room team concept.
Responsibilities(50%)* Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedure anatomy and physiology and operative techniques related to specific procedure.
(20%)* Assures all necessary supplies equipment or instruments are opened or available. Ensure items are charged for appropriately by confirming with nurse and surgical technologist.
(20%)* Assists physician as directed with proper positioning draping retracting suctioning sponging tissue handling cautery techniques stapling devices and suturing.
(10%)* Assists team members in transportation positioning and total care of patients.
Requirement description :
- 2 years of FA experience - Required
- BLS (AHA) - Required
- NBSTSA or ABSA - Required
- Travel - Highly preferred
Profile Requirements:- Work History
- Skills Checklist current to 1 year pertinent to the specialty
- 2 Supervisory Reference Forms taken within the last two years
- Candidates Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates - 50-mile radius restriction)
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements : Every 4th weekend
On Call Requirements : 1-2 nights per week and every 4th weekend
This position prepares the surgical suite for the procedure by assisting the surgical technologist along with the registered nurse in gathering equipment instruments and supplies to perform the procedure. Assure all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition. Thi...
This position prepares the surgical suite for the procedure by assisting the surgical technologist along with the registered nurse in gathering equipment instruments and supplies to perform the procedure. Assure all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition. This position assists the surgeon in the care of the patient while in the operating room through providing exposure aid in hemostasis closure and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with maximum results for the providing proper draping retracting suctioning sponging suturing tissue handling and cautery techniques. The assistant will apply appropriate dressing material specific to procedure. This position assists the surgeon in the care of the patient while in the operating room through utilization of the operating room team concept.
Responsibilities(50%)* Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedure anatomy and physiology and operative techniques related to specific procedure.
(20%)* Assures all necessary supplies equipment or instruments are opened or available. Ensure items are charged for appropriately by confirming with nurse and surgical technologist.
(20%)* Assists physician as directed with proper positioning draping retracting suctioning sponging tissue handling cautery techniques stapling devices and suturing.
(10%)* Assists team members in transportation positioning and total care of patients.
Requirement description :
- 2 years of FA experience - Required
- BLS (AHA) - Required
- NBSTSA or ABSA - Required
- Travel - Highly preferred
Profile Requirements:- Work History
- Skills Checklist current to 1 year pertinent to the specialty
- 2 Supervisory Reference Forms taken within the last two years
- Candidates Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates - 50-mile radius restriction)
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements : Every 4th weekend
On Call Requirements : 1-2 nights per week and every 4th weekend
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