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PRN Certified Surgical First Assistant
Overview
PRN Certified Surgical First Assistants are an integral part of the surgical team, providing essential nursing care to patients during surgical cases. Their role requires a high level of accuracy and professionalism in a fast-paced surgical environment. PRN Certified Surgical First Assistants are responsible for ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care during surgery. Their ability to maintain a professional approach while providing nursing care is critical in ensuring positive patient outcomes while keeping patients and their families informed. Will work directly with surgeons, medical/surgical staff and post-acute caregivers to create comprehensive patient care from pre- to post-op. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career in nursing, with a great work/life balance, consider a career with USPI.
Success Profile
What makes a successful PRN Certified Surgical First Assistantat our location? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Compassion
- Emotional Stability
- Adaptability
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Culture
Our mission is to treat each and every one of our patients, and their families, as if they were our own family member. Each patient, each family, each and every time.
- Working with compassion and respect for others and each other, supporting our communities and advocating for our patients
- Acting with integrity and the highest ethical standards – always
- Delivering results through accountability and transparency
- Embracing inclusiveness for all people in our workplace and in the communities we serve
Career Path
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Nurse Manager leads to Job Title 2
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Clinical Director (CNO) leads to Job Title 3 or Job Title 4
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Administrator (CEO) leads to Job Title 5
Benefits
Providing a comprehensive benefits package is paramount, as we not only take care of our communities but also foster an environment of support for one another.
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Work/Life Balance
Most of our ASC's offer daytime schedules, with no weekends and nights, and no call. (Schedules vary at our surgical centers.)
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Learning and Education
Employees have access to thousands of free online courses to further their education at their own schedule.
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Leadership and Executive Development
Whether a clinician is interested in advancing to a leadership position or a business office staff member aspires to be a hospital CFO, various programs are available.
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Coaching and Mentorship
We are committed to devoting energy and attention to grow our team members and create a lasting impact on our care. By coaching, challenging and further developing our best and brightest team members, we foster an environment to build long-term sustainable growth for our organization.
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Military and Veterans Support
Our values of working efficiently and uniting for a higher purpose align well with those of our military and veteran community. We would love to assist you with skill and experience equivalency mapping to ease your transition into a successful civilian career.
Responsibilities
Certified Surgical First Assist - CSFA
New Salem Surgery Center performs a broad range of outpatient surgical procedures. Our mission is to care for every patient and their family as if they were our own. Each patient, each family, each and every time.
We are searching for a skilled Certified First Surgical Assist.
Position Overview:
A surgical first assistant plays a vital role in a successful surgical procedure. They are primarily in charge of assisting surgeons, such as by arranging and handing over tools, holding open incisions, and dressing surgical wounds.
Multi-specialty experience is required.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Cauterizing wounds and vessels
- Packing sponges in body
- Positioning patient to maintain circulation and access for surgeon
- Placing clamps and sutures
- Closing skin with adhesives, sutures or staples etc.
- Applying direct pressure on veins and tissue
- Performing or aiding in patient suction, drainage and irrigation
- Hemostasis: The stopping of excess bleeding and blood flow
- Immobilizing patients on the operating table
- Possess a working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control, sterile technique, maintaining integrity of the sterile field and draping the surgical patient within the surgeon’s guidelines.
- Provide operating room support to physicians and surgeons, including assisting surgeons during procedures and passing require instruments during surgery.
- Comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
- Complies with Policies & Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
- Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
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Required Skills:
- CSFA certification required
- Minimum HS Diploma or GED required
- Minimum one year of surgical assist experience
- Current BLS Certification
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
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