Surgical First Assistant Technologist

Surgical First Assistant Technologist in Jackson, Mississippi, United States

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Surgical First Assistant Technologist Job ID 37644 Job Category: Clinical Technician Technologist Work Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Days Department: Operating Room Facility: MBMC Central MS Location: Jackson, MS

Overview ----------

The Surgical Technician First Assistant SFA will support the continuity of care for Perioperative patients. The scope of practice includes intraoperative surgical first assisting. The SFA will provide intraoperative surgical care under the direct supervision of the surgeon for all ages and/or provide direction to the perioperative team where needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities ----------------

• Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.
• To assist in providing intraoperative care.
• Safely and adequately provide and utilize equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• Perform activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Assist in providing preoperative care.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications --------------

Experience ----------

Minimum Required: 2 years Surgical Tech experience and current STFA certification Preferred: 1 year of Surgical First Assistant experience in a hospital/surgical setting and documentation of proficiency as a surgical first assistant.

Education ----------

Minimum Required: Completion of a Surgical Technician First Assistant Program that includes didactic and supervised clinical practice based on ASTNIFA core curriculum for the surgical technician first assistant. Preferred: Training in a Surgical First Assistant program.

Special Skills -------------

Minimum Required: Preferred

• Special Skills: (list specific skills, e.g. surgical instrument handling, patient positioning, etc.)

Licensure ----------

Minimum Required: BLS certification within 14 days of hire Current certification as a surgical technician first assistant. Preferred: Current certification as a surgical first assistant.

Equal Opportunity ----------------

Baptist is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on an individuals race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sex, age, handicap, disability, physical, visual, or mental creed, marital, and veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state law with respect to all aspects of the employment process, including recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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