Description

The Surgical First Assistant, under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions. The Surgical First Assistant may also perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.

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Responsible for ensuring appropriate equipment is available  Reviewing permit to confirm procedure  Assist in moving and positioning patient  Providing assistance throughout the procedure in a variety of surgical techniques. 

Qualifications

Education 

Required: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program. 

Preferred: Associates degree 

Experience 

Required: 3 years scrub and/or assisting experience. 

Preferred: 5 years as surgical technician 

Certifications 

Required: BLS. Surgical Technology Certification. Surgical First Assistant certification; Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy 

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