Surgical Tech First Assist
Company: CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: November 18, 2023
Job Description:
Overview
At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs patients are at the heart of our
care. Our campus is designed to heal the body mind and spirit of
every person in a more comfortable less stressful hospital
environment. Our full range of medical services include a new
pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care surgery
maternity cancer care and diagnostic imaging.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / PurposeThe Surgical First Assistant practices under
the direction of the surgeon during the Perioperative phase. Uses
and Discloses patient protected health information: 1) Only as it
applies to job functions, 2) in amounts minimally necessary for
intended purpose and 3) in a confidential manner.Essential Key Job
Responsibilities -In addition to fulfilling the requirements of the
job description for Surgical Tech or RN, this position will include
the following:
Has knowledge of surgical anatomy,
physiology and operative techniques related to first assisting.
Will meet the Surgical First
Assistant competencies of department and the National Certified
Surgical Tech First Assistant organization. -
Must possess skill in the following
behaviors:
Tissue manipulation/use of
instruments: - consists of the handling of tissue and appropriate
selection and use of surgical instruments to assure proper
treatment of tissue, decreased incidence of infections and rapid
healing of the surgical site. - -
Retraction: - selection and placement
of appropriate retraction of instruments to assist the surgeon by
providing exposure, optimum visualization and prevention of
tissue/organ injury at the operative site. - -
Wound Closure: - The State of
Nebraska does not recognize that wound closure is an appropriate
standard of practice for an unlicensed clinician/technician (such
as a CST) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and there are no
state regulations governing the practice of the Surgical Tech First
Assist. - Therefore, wound closure for the First Assist is only
permitted for RNFA's as outlined in this addendum.
Hemostasis: use of surgical
techniques at the operative site, which will promote adequate
visual assessment of and access to the operative site; prevent
blood loss, decrease operative time and promote wound healing. - -
Acts as a preceptor in orientation of
new staff & provides frequent updates of progress throughout
orientation period.
Maintain and update self-knowledge
base including clinical aspects and educational techniques,
contributes to updating orientation manuals and evaluation
tools.The job summary and responsibilities listed above are
designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed
within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted
as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required
of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to
perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology First Assist
programCurrent BLS Certification.Current CSTFA/CSFA
CertificationTwo years of a scrubbing/assisting experience within
the last four years -#CHIMercyCB
Pay Range
$23.98 - $34.78 /hour
Keywords: CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, Council Bluffs , Surgical Tech First Assist, Other , Council Bluffs, Iowa
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