Frye Regional Medical Center
Certified First Assistant
Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory, North Carolina, United States, 28601
Job Description
The Surgical First Assistant Coordinator, under the guidance of the primary Surgeon, is responsible for the care and treatment of patients in the Operating Room. The individual prepares operating rooms, assists surgeons, and performs the role of the scrub technician while maintaining a sterile field.
Essential Functions
Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
Applies principles of aseptic technique to establish and maintain a sterile field.
Poses patients for optimal exposure and comfort, using stabilizing equipment as needed.
Assisters with retraction, sponging, suctioning, irrigation, and achieving hemostasis.
Assists with body plane closure, wound dressing application, and securing drainage systems.
Participates in daily unit duties, maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Performs instrument counts and terminal cleaning per policy to prevent recounts.
Communicates maintenance of the sterile field and follows surgical attire policy.
Supports policy development and updates, contributing to a culture of safety and quality.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with multiple competitive options.
HSA and 401(k) retirement plan contributions.
Generous Paid Time Off and accident & critical illness insurance.
Prescription assistance with OptumRx and employee assistance program.
Free travel and entertainment discount program.
Vitality Employee Wellness Plan with bi‑weekly health insurance premium discounts.
Minimum Education
Graduate of an approved program for surgical technicians or a military training program in surgical technology with a high school diploma or GED.
Certification in BLS.
Graduation from a CAAHEP accredited Surgical First Assisting Program (SFA) and certification as a Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA).
Required Skills
Critical thinking and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome candidates of all minority, female, disabled, and protected veteran status.
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Essential Functions
Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
Applies principles of aseptic technique to establish and maintain a sterile field.
Poses patients for optimal exposure and comfort, using stabilizing equipment as needed.
Assisters with retraction, sponging, suctioning, irrigation, and achieving hemostasis.
Assists with body plane closure, wound dressing application, and securing drainage systems.
Participates in daily unit duties, maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Performs instrument counts and terminal cleaning per policy to prevent recounts.
Communicates maintenance of the sterile field and follows surgical attire policy.
Supports policy development and updates, contributing to a culture of safety and quality.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with multiple competitive options.
HSA and 401(k) retirement plan contributions.
Generous Paid Time Off and accident & critical illness insurance.
Prescription assistance with OptumRx and employee assistance program.
Free travel and entertainment discount program.
Vitality Employee Wellness Plan with bi‑weekly health insurance premium discounts.
Minimum Education
Graduate of an approved program for surgical technicians or a military training program in surgical technology with a high school diploma or GED.
Certification in BLS.
Graduation from a CAAHEP accredited Surgical First Assisting Program (SFA) and certification as a Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA).
Required Skills
Critical thinking and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome candidates of all minority, female, disabled, and protected veteran status.
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