SURGICAL ASSISTANT at Premier Health
Centerville, Ohio, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Surgical Assistance, Patient Care, Collaboration, Training, Continuing Education, Operative Procedures, Quality Improvement, Teamwork, Surgical Technology, Anesthesia Support, Complex Cases, Health Care Providers, Direct Supervision, Mission Implementation, Vision Implementation, Values Implementation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
The Surgical First Assistant (SFA) will be responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients based on established standards. The SFA will collaborate with the surgeon in performing an operative procedure in a safe manner with optimal outcomes for the patient whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are potentially compromised. The SFA provides assistance to other health care providers such as Registered Nurses, anesthesia staff, surgeons and other professionals. Additionally, the Surgical First Assistant provides orient/training to new team members, participates in very complex cases, and actively participates in PI projects. SFA works under the license and direct supervision of the surgeon. The SFA will be responsible for knowledge and implementation of the mission, vision and values of Premier Health Partners. The SFA will be responsible for maintaining continuing education. Minimum Level of Education Required: Diploma Program - Surgical First Assistant program must be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) Additional requirements: § Type of degree: N/A § Area of study or major: Surgical First Assistant § Preferred educational qualifications: Associates Degree in the field of Surgical Technology; Military Training; 5 or more years of experience without a degree. § Position specific testing requirement: N/A Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience Preferred experience: 2 Years as a surgical tech; 2 years as an SFA
Responsibilities
The Surgical First Assistant (SFA) will be responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients and will collaborate with the surgeon during operative procedures. The SFA also provides training to new team members and participates in complex cases and quality improvement projects.
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