Lifepoint Health®
First Assistant, Certified
Lifepoint Health®, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, United States, 71907
First Assistant, Certified
Employment Type:
Full Time (Varied shift)
Location:
02204
The role provides direct assistance to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures.
Reports to:
Director of Surgery/OR
FLSA status:
Non-exempt
Education:
Associates degree Preferred: Graduate of a Program in Discipline
Required License:
Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Required Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions
Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems.
Non-essential Functions
Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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Employment Type:
Full Time (Varied shift)
Location:
02204
The role provides direct assistance to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures.
Reports to:
Director of Surgery/OR
FLSA status:
Non-exempt
Education:
Associates degree Preferred: Graduate of a Program in Discipline
Required License:
Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Required Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions
Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems.
Non-essential Functions
Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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