Surgical First Assist

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This position is ECB status - requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings.

Job Summary: The Surgical First Assist assumes responsibility for providing technical assistance under the direct supervision and direction of the operating surgeon.

Performs duties and tasks only under the direct supervision of the primary surgeon and only within the scope of their practice and licensure. Direct supervision by the physician employer remains immediately available.

Minimum Education: Completion of an accredited surgical technology training program.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Current certification as a first assist.

Work Experience: 3 - 4 years related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative technique relative to procedures where the Surgical First Assist is required.

Knowledge and skill in applying principles of asepsis and infection control. Ability to recognize safety hazards and initiate appropriate corrective and /or preventive action. Ability to function effectively and harmoniously as a team member and ability to perform in emergency situations in the Operating Suite. Certified Surgical First Assists must have the ability to undergo an initial assessment of their skills and aseptic technique in the Operating suite of Saint Francis Hospital to be done by the nurse in charge or his/her designee in the Operating Suite and this assessment must be done prior to beginning work.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Performs surgical first assist responsibilities as credentialed through the medical staff office and through the Surgical First Assistant Scope of Practice.

Decision Making: Performs duties and tasks under the direct supervision of the primary surgeon and only within the scope of their practice and licensure.

Working Relationships: Works directly with patients and/or customers.

Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.

Special Job Dimensions: None.

Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

General Surgery CFA - Natalie Building

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Location:

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

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