Surgical First Assistant

Weekend Requirements:
As Needed |

Work Hours:

6:30a-3:00pm | Status:
Part Time - 0.6 FTE (48 hours per pay period) | Entity:
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center | Department:
Surgery

Provides direct assistance to physician in procedural areas including invasive and non-invasive techniques.

• Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
• Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems.
• Assists with positioning of patient utilizing stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Performs job duties in accordance with guidelines and professional standards outlined by the state practice standards for the profession.

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience as determined by the organization preferred.

• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire

• CSA
  - Certified Surgical Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) required upon hire OR
• CSA
  - Certified Surgical Assistant through the the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) required upon hire OR
• CSFA
  - Certified Surgical First Assistant through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required upon hire AND
• BLS
  - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

• Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed.
  
  Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.
• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing:
Frequently

Walking:
Frequently

Sitting:
Occasionally

Lifting 0-25 lbs.:
Frequently

Lifting 25-75 lbs.:
Rarely

Lifting over 75 lbs.:
Rarely

Carrying 0-25 lbs.:
Frequently

Carrying 2575 lbs.:
Rarely

Carrying over 75 lbs.:
Rarely

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.:
Frequently

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.:
Frequently

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.:
Frequently

Climbing:
Occasionally

Bending/Stooping:
Frequently

Kneeling:
Occasionally

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