Surgical First Assist Cert Full Time Days

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The certified surgical assistant employed by the operating room will be assigned to first assist physicians in
surgery performing specific tasks under the supervision of the physician.

Essential Functions:
Assists with positioning the patient, provide application of surgical antiseptic solution and draping the patient in a
standardized sterile fashion.
Under physician supervision, may be expected to open and close surgical sites, harvest grafts, assist with
hemostasis, dissect and remove tissue, insert devices, alter tissue and other such procedures as requested.
Provide assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue and applying appropriate wound dressing.
Under professional supervision, may be expected to perform specific significant tasks, which includes applying
and removing splints/casts, placing foley catheters, and administering local anesthesia.
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.

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program

Experience:

• One year of surgical assisting experience preferred and one year of surgical technician experience required

License and Certifications:

• Certified First Assistant
• BLS