Surgical First Assistant

Weekend Requirements: As Needed | Work Hours: 6:30a-3:00pm | Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center | Department: Surgery Job Summary: Provides direct assistance to physician in procedural areas including invasive and non-invasive techniques. Job Responsibilities: 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.

Assists with positioning of patient utilizing stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety. Performs job duties in accordance with guidelines and professional standards outlined by the state practice standards for the profession. Skills and Attributes: Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Position Requirements: Work Experience A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience as determined by the organization preferred.

Education

High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire Licensure/Certification/Registration CSA - Certified Surgical Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) required upon hire OR CSA - Certified Surgical Assistant through the the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) required upon hire OR CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required upon hire AND BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position Organizational Responsibilities: Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.

Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization. Additional Job Information: This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.

The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the…

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