Certified Surgical Tech First Asst

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• DEPARTMENT: 26210 - Operating Room North Naples
• LOCATION:
  
  11190 Health Park Blvd, Naples, FL, 34110
• WORK TYPE:
  Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE:
  
  8 Hour Day

The Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant acts as first assistant to the physicians, assisting in the intra-operative phase including draping, suturing, clamping, and exposure of the surgical field. This position is skilled in assisting on surgical procedures on patients from all age groups and surgical modalities including robotics within scope of practice.

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Locate and document medical and patient care information in the electronic or paper medical record.
• Utilizes appropriate interview techniques to obtain history within the time frame of unit policy and provides appropriate intervention.
• Identifies standards of care common to patient population, i.e. age specific, barriers to learning.
• Delivers patient care and treatment using problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medication dosages for patient population served. Administers medication safely and accurately, and utilizes available resources when questions arise.
• Evaluates outcomes of care to determine if patient needs were met.
• Chart forms are completed fully; no blanks left and are legible.
• Provides feedback regarding problems and complaints and offers constructive suggestions. Uses chain-of command for problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Completes care assignments in a reasonable amount of time.
• Reports to oncoming shift the care that should be provided and/or needs that have yet to be addressed.
• Follows hospital standards related to Kronos system.
• Accepts responsibility for own learning needs. Attends courses and in-services offered. Maintains clinical skills specifically required on unit. Maintains knowledge of current policies.
• Attentive to assignment activities and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and team members.
• Serves as a preceptor for new employees, coworkers and students and evaluates their performance by validating clinical and technical skills and interpersonal interactions.
• Maintains communication with patient family/significant other as patient progresses through continuum of care.
• Taking on call may be required.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology Program, or Military Training Program in Surgical Technology
• Certification in Surgical Technology.
• Certification as Surgical First Assistant (CSFA).
• 2 Years minimum experience as Surgical Technologist First Assist preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Intermediate computer knowledge:
  Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows

• Entry level

• Full-time

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