Certified Surgical First Assistant, FT, Variable Shift, Surgery

Located in Kailua, Adventist Health Castle has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1963. We are comprised of a 160-bed hospital, eight medical offices, home care services, urgent cares and a vast scope of services located throughout O'ahu.

In 2017, Adventist Health Castle was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. O'ahu is known for its ideal climate, diverse culture and picturesque landscape. The allure of Castle's laid-back lifestyle is complimented by its close-knit and proud community.

Job Summary:

Provides assistance to the primary (main) surgeon during a surgical procedure. Provides exposure, hemostasis, tying or sewing, plus other functions as determined by the primary surgeon responsible for the patient/procedure.

Works with team in operating room to ensure patient receives quality care. Maintains responsibility for accurately and responsively performing routine assigned clinical tasks of limited complexity.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certification: Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association certification: Required

Essential Functions:

• Prepares and positions patient for surgery, assists in visualization of the operating field, provides hemostasis, harvests surgical grafts, performs closure of incisions and applies various wound dressings. Works under direct supervision or within defined parameters.

• Performs pre-and postoperative activities to facilitate optimal patient care. Verifies availability of surgical equipment and supplies (e.g., reserves equipment and implants for surgery according to surgeon's preference.) Prepares and maintains operating room environment according to surgical procedure (e.g., temperature, humidity, lights, suction, furniture.)

• Obtains diagnostic studies for reference and reviews tests to identify results. Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning and gloving.
  
  Coordinates and participates in draping of patient. Verifies operative consent and other pertinent information (e.g., history and physical, advanced directives, laboratory results, diagnostic results, etc.)

• Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction. Reviews patient medical chart and associated documentation.

• Makes decisions regarding own work, often limited and confined to routine matters. Requires minimal independent judgment.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Hiring incentive eligible position: Up to $15,000 - depending on experience.