Surgical First Assistant, Rotating Shift, Operating Room

Responsibilities

• Provide visualization of the operative site by: appropriate placement and securing of retractors; packing with sponges and/or lap. Packs; manipulation of tissues; suctioning, sponging and/or irrigating.
• Utilize appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis by: permanent clamping and/or cauterizing vessels or tissue; tying and/or ligating clamped vessels or tissues; applying hemostatic clips; placing local hemostatic agents.
• Assist the OR team in setting up the operating room for surgical procedures, collaborate with the surgical team in selecting the appropriate equipment and positioning devices for the surgery; anticipate additional instruments and supplies needed during the procedure.
• Collaborate with the surgical team when positioning the patient, ensuring proper alignment, padding of pressure points, and that circulation and nerve impingement are not compromised; follow surgeon position preferences and patient comfort and safety.
• Anticipate surgeon’s/physicians moves in an expeditious manner.
• Close body planes utilizing appropriate techniques.
• Apply appropriate wound dressings: liquid, spray, absorbent material and immobilization dressings.
• Introduce self to the patient, answer any questions that may arise or direct questions to the licensed personnel who may be able to provide answers.
• Work collaboratively with the surgical team to expedite safe surgical care.
• Transport patient to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) with the assistance of the anesthesia provider.
• Assist in prepping the OR for the next patient.

• Formal working knowledge; equivalent to associate’s degree; requires knowledge of a specialized field.
• 3 years of experience.
• Certification conferred by ABSA, NBSTSA or NSSA.
• Graduate of CAAHEP Surgical Assistant program recognized by U.S. Department of Education.
• Initial certification CSFA, CSA or SA-C.
• Maintain mandated certification competencies & CEU’s.
• Cert. conferred by NBSTSA, ABSA or NSSA.
• Experience as a Surgical Scrub Tech strongly preferred.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (ACLS preferred; obtain in first year).

Employment Type:

Full-time
Hours per Week: 36 hrs/week
Typical Daily

Schedule:

7am to 7pm/9am to 9pm, Monday through Friday
Shift Type:
Day
Weekend Requirements:
Required
On‑Call:
Yes (as needed) approximately 12 to 24 hours per month
Shift Differential Eligible:
Yes
Holiday Requirements:
Required/Follow company holiday calendar

Pay Range: $39.96 - $59.94 per hour.

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts.
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
• Free employee parking.
• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on your date of hire.
• Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D (short‑term disability buy‑up available).
• Paid time off.
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1‑year of eligible employment with a 3‑year vesting period.
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long‑term care, and critical illness & accident insurance.
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.

Adventist Health Care is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Adventist Health Care strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

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