First Assistant, Certified at Lifepoint Health

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical assistance, Critical thinking, Decisive judgment, Hemostasis, Wound dressing, Patient positioning, Surgical retraction, Suctioning, Irrigation, HIPAA compliance, Regulatory compliance, Basic Life Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

02204 Certified Surgical Tech-First Assist Provides direct assistance to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures. Reports to: Director of Surgery/OR FLSA: Non-exempt Education: Associate's Degree Preferred; Graudate of a Program in Discipline Required License: Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Essential Functions Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety. Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation. Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis. Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems. Non-Essential Functions 1. Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors. 2. Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information. 3. Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices. 4. Perform other duties as assigned. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

The Certified Surgical First Assistant provides direct support to surgeons during procedures, including tissue manipulation, retraction, and hemostasis. They are also responsible for patient positioning, wound closure, and the application of dressings.