Certified Surgical Tech First Asst

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

NCH is an independent, locally governed non‑profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

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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.
• Utilize appropriate interview techniques to obtain history within the time frame of unit policy and provide appropriate intervention.
• Identify standards of care common to patient population, i.e. age specific, barriers to learning.
• Deliver patient care and treatment using problem‑solving skills and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medication dosages for patient population served. Administer medication safely and accurately, and utilize available resources when questions arise.
• Evaluate outcomes of care to determine if patient needs were met.
• Chart forms are completed fully; no blanks left and are legible.
• Provide feedback regarding problems and complaints and offer constructive suggestions. Use chain‑of command for problem‑solving and conflict resolution.
• Complete care assignments in a reasonable amount of time.
• Report to oncoming shift the care that should be provided and/or needs that have yet to be addressed.
• Follow hospital standards related to Kronos system.
• Accept responsibility for own learning needs. Attend courses and in‑services offered. Maintain clinical skills specifically required on unit. Maintain knowledge of current policies.
• Be attentive to assignment activities and anticipate the needs of the surgeon and team members.
• Serve as a preceptor for new employees, coworkers and students and evaluate their performance by validating clinical and technical skills and interpersonal interactions.
• Maintain 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 Assistant 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.