KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES – COMPETENCIES
Certification/recertification may be required, specific to this role, per the organization.CST re-certification on a regular basis is preferred.CSFA re-certification on a regular basis is required.Certification by NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) as either CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) and/or CFA (Certified First Assistant) is required.2+ years of previous surgical technologist or first assist experience is required.Associate or vocational degree from an accredited Surgical Technologist/Surgical Assistant Program is required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any other duties and responsibilities assigned will be of a similar nature requiring the same relative skill and capabilities. This list is not inclusive of all duties and responsibilities that may be assigned. Perform other projects/tasks as requested. Assists personnel in the clean up and turnover of room to facilitate start of next procedure.ġ0. Ensures proper transport of patient to recovery area after completion of procedure.ĩ. Maintains the highest standards of sterile technique during the operative procedure.Ĩ. Performs complex surgical techniques as needed and as directed by physician.ħ. Assumes responsibility for patient is positioning, prepping, and draping appropriately for procedures and to follow all safety and procedural guidelines.Ħ.
CT scans, MRI, Angiograms and X-rays are in the room and visible for surgeon.ĥ. Acts as First Assistant or Second Assistant and provides intraoperative skills during surgical procedures - holds retractors, ties off vessels and tissues, repairs incisions and lacerations, cuts and cauterizes tissues, etc., as needed and as directed for wide variety of surgical cases i.e., general, peripheral, vascular, trauma, etc.Ĥ. Works as a team member with surgeons and nurses to provide safe and efficient care while focusing on limiting waste in the O.R.ģ. Ensures that appropriate supplies, equipment and instrumentation are available, opened and functioning properly for each procedure.Ģ. They combine the overall knowledge of surgical procedures, human anatomy, and implement technologies and tools to facilitate a health care professional’s performance of invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.ġ. First Assistants possess proficiency in the theory as well as in the application of aseptic and sterile techniques. First Assistants work under the direct supervision of surgeons to help the effective and safe conduct of intrusive surgical procedures. Surgical Technologist or First Assistant: 2 years (Required)Ĭertified Surgical First Assistants / Certified Surgical Technologists are health care professionals who provide surgical care to the patients.
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