UNC Health Care
Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA)
UNC Health Care, Patton Park, North Carolina, United States
Overview
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Summary The Surgical Assistant performs intraoperative technical duties under the direction and supervision of a surgeon, delivering preoperative and postoperative services to facilitate proper patient care. The Surgical Assistant also provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, and closure, allowing the surgeon to carry out operations with optimal results. Suturing fascia may be performed under direct supervision of the physician; subcutaneous and skin tissue closure may be performed in the absence of the physician.
Responsibilities
Administers surgical patient care under the direction of a physician.
Performs intraoperative technical duties under the direction and supervision of a surgeon. Provides aid in exposure and hemostasis. Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes as well as skin closure. Carries out positioning of the patient as directed by the surgeon.
Stages and uses equipment, supplies and instrumentation in the surgical setting. Inspects all packaging for sterility. References preference cards to ensure proper supplies and instruments are available based on scheduled procedure.
Identifies and pursues expected patient outcomes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
Qualifications
Current Certified First Assistant (CSFA) with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification required by first date of clinical care
Preferred
Two (2) years of perioperative experience working in a clinical role
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Code: 01.6600.2805
Job Details
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Operating Room
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 1.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
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Summary The Surgical Assistant performs intraoperative technical duties under the direction and supervision of a surgeon, delivering preoperative and postoperative services to facilitate proper patient care. The Surgical Assistant also provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, and closure, allowing the surgeon to carry out operations with optimal results. Suturing fascia may be performed under direct supervision of the physician; subcutaneous and skin tissue closure may be performed in the absence of the physician.
Responsibilities
Administers surgical patient care under the direction of a physician.
Performs intraoperative technical duties under the direction and supervision of a surgeon. Provides aid in exposure and hemostasis. Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes as well as skin closure. Carries out positioning of the patient as directed by the surgeon.
Stages and uses equipment, supplies and instrumentation in the surgical setting. Inspects all packaging for sterility. References preference cards to ensure proper supplies and instruments are available based on scheduled procedure.
Identifies and pursues expected patient outcomes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
Qualifications
Current Certified First Assistant (CSFA) with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification required by first date of clinical care
Preferred
Two (2) years of perioperative experience working in a clinical role
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Code: 01.6600.2805
Job Details
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Operating Room
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 1.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
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