Maria Parham Health Surgical Tech-First Assistant Job Summary The Certified Surgical First Assistant anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Provides assistance to the surgeon by aiding in exposure, hemostasis, closing the incision, and other technical functions that assist the surgeon to carry out a safe operation. The Certified Surgical First Assistant will assist all surgical specialty teams/ surgeons. Reports to: Director of Surgical Services FLSA: Non-exempt Grade: EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers □ 02 Professionals X 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service Workers *Job Requirements *

Minimum Educationx High school diploma or equivalent □ Preferred x Required

Required SkillsCertifications:□ Basic Life Support (BLS)□ Certification from a Surgical Assistant/Surgical First Assistant program is required□ National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certificate is required Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Minimum Work ExperienceTwo years of experience as a Surgical First Assistant

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*Essential Functions *

Aiding in positioning the patient for surgery and aiding in draping

Aids in exposing of the surgery area for the surgeon by using retractors, sponges, suction, and other OR equipment

Passing instruments during the surgery

Aids in hemostasis by sponging, clamping, tying, or cauterizing vessels, or suturing tissue layers as directed by the surgeon

Responsible for counting sponges, needles, instruments, and other items before and after the surgery

Closing the incision at the end of the surgery as directed by the surgeon.

Applying dressings to the surgical wounds

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with the OR team and surgeons to assure the necessary equipment, supplies, and instrumentation is available for the surgery

Assists the circulator to prepare the OR room for surgery and assists in cleaning the OR rooms between cases and at the end of the schedule and participates in stocking equipment and supplies in the OR rooms.

Responsible for assuring the sterility of instruments

Responsible to take a patient care assignment and take OR Scrub Tech Call. Must be available at all times and be within 20 minutes of the hospital when On Call.

*Nonessential functions Performs other duties as assigned.

Functional Demands

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Populations Served□ Does not treat or care for patients.□ Neonate (<30 days)□ Infant (<1 year)□ Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years)□ Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years)□ Adolescent (13 and <17 years)□ Young Adult (17 to <30 years)□ Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)□ Older Adult (>60 years)

Protected Health InformationType of Protected Information Accessed:□ Demographic□ Clinical□ Insurance□ Financial□ Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens ExposureWhile performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Bending/Stooping □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyClimbing X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyKeyboard Data Entry □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyKneeling □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Moving Patients □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyReaching □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyRunning X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlySitting □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlySquatting □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyStanding □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyWalking □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyPushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyPushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyPushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Audible Speech □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyHearing Acuity □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlySmelling Acuity X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyTaste Discrimination X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyVision: Depth Perception □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyVision: Distinguish Color □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyVision: Seeing Far □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyVision: Seeing Near □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Biohazardous waste/ hazards □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyBlood and/or bodily fluids □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyCommunicable diseases/pathogens □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Asbestos or lead X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyCytotoxic Chemicals □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyDust □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyHazardous Chemicals □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyGases/Vapors/Fumes □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyHazardous Medication □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLatex □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

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Job: *OR Support Staff

Organization: **

Title: Surgical First Assistant

Location: NC-Henderson

Requisition ID: 7460-9083