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PRN Certified Surgical First Assist
Overview
PRN Certified Surgical First Assists 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 Assists 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 Assistat 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
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Clinical Director
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Administrator
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Business Office Manager
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Administrator
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
PRN Certified Surgical First Assist - No weekends, no holidays, no call required!
At St. Mary's ASC, we pride ourselves on innovation and excellence in patient care. We are not just looking for any Surgical Assistant; we are seeking a Certified Surgical First Assist who will bring their experience to the surgical team. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care in a patient-focused environment, and we believe that experience and dedication are vital components of achieving that goal.
Position Overview:
As a CSFA, you will play a distinctive role in our surgical team. In addition to your technical skills, we expect you to bring a unique creative perspective to the operating room. Your role goes beyond traditional surgical assisting to introduce solutions and experience to enhance patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide traditional surgical assistance, including retracting, suturing, and maintaining a sterile field.
- Collaborate with surgeons to develop creative solutions to complex surgical challenges.
- Apply techniques to enhance surgical procedures.
- Contribute innovative ideas to improve patient care, safety, and outcomes.
- Stay current with the latest surgical advancements and creative approaches in healthcare.
- Inspire and mentor colleagues by sharing your creative insights and techniques.
- Adhere to strict infection control, safety, and quality assurance standards.
- 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.
Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is committed to, and proud of, our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.
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Required Skills:
- Minimum HS Diploma required
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) required.
- Current BLS certification.
- Ortho experience preferred.
- Proven experience as a Surgical Assistant, with a creative portfolio of surgical accomplishments.
- Strong technical skills in surgical procedures and instrumentation.
- Exceptional artistic and creative abilities, with a track record of applying creativity to healthcare.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box.
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
- A passion for innovation and a commitment to patient-centered care.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic surgical environment.
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