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Surgical First Assistant, Robotics, Tysons

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Surgical First Assistant Certificate Or Surgical Assistant Certificate Within 12 MonthsBasic Life Support

Job overview

Under a surgeon’s direct and immediate supervision, the Surgical First Assistant assists during surgical procedures. The role includes positioning patients, supporting visualization and hemostasis, assisting with closure and wound dressings, and performing surgical technician duties across specialties in an ambulatory surgery center. The assistant also helps transport patients and participates in monitoring quality of care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient PositioningOperative Site VisualizationHemostasisSurgical AssistanceSurgical TechnologyWound ClosureWound DressingPatient TransportQuality Monitoring

Qualifications

One Year Surgical Technologist ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GEDCSTFA or SA-C EligibilitySurgical First Assistant Certificate or Surgical Assistant Certificate Within 12 MonthsBasic Life SupportFirst Assistant Program Graduate

Full job description

Job Summary:

Under direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon will perform the role of 1st assistant during surgical procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeons instruction.

  • Uses standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning.

  • Provides the surgeon with appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, and other techniques according to standards.

  • Utilizes appropriate technique to assist surgeon with temporary or permanent hemostasis by providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.

  • Performs duties as a surgical technician in all surgical specialties practicing in the ambulatory surgery center.

  • Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes, i.e., sutures and staples.

  • Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.

  • Assists with patient transport to and from OR, including from gurney to bed.

  • Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria.

  • Performs other related duties as indicated.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

  • Minimum one (1) year of continuous, documented experience of surgical technologist practice AND eligible for certification as a CSTFA or SA-C).

Education

  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

  • Surgical First Assistant Certificate within 12 months of hire from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR Surgical Assistant Certificate within 12 months of hire from National Surgical Assistant Association

  • Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

  • Clinical competence required by attending staff development programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Graduate of a First Assistant Program preferred.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Surgical First Assistant, Robotics, Tysons

LOCATION: McLean, Virginia

REQNUMBER: 1452439

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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