Surgical Assistant or First Assistant - Lakeland, United States - Watson Clinic

Watson Clinic

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Lakeland, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Full time

Description

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE NEED TO BE SURGICAL ASSISTANT OR A FIRST ASSISTANT

Surgical Assistant -Certified

Required Education and Experience:
Graduate of an accredited school of OR technology or RN. Two years experience in a surgical environment. NBSTSA CST certification. CPR certification within three months of employment. Credentialing with LRH within six months of employment.

Surgical First Assistant - Certified

Required Education and Experience:
Two years of experience in a surgical environment. NBSTSA recognized CSFA certification. CPR certification within three months of employment. Credentialing with LRH within six months of employment.

Essential Functions:

Aseptic technique; Follows the appropriate technique as defined by AORN guidelines for the hand scrub. Initiates corrective action when a break in technique occurs. Inspects/maintains sterility of supplies/trays. Protects integrity of the sterile field

Maintenance of surgical site:
Provides correct sponging, direct pressure and clamping. Operates suction equipment. Provides cautery as directed, demonstrating correct use to avoid destruction of tissue. Responds to the needs and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Adheres to the standards of care as outlined by the American Operation Nurses Association.

Preparation of surgical field; Assists in gathering all supplies needed for the procedure. Assists in transferring the patient to the OR table and verifies identity of the patient. Positions patient safely on the table. Performs the proper surgical scrub on the correct operative site. Drapes for maximum exposure to the operative site.

Retracting; Retracts as directed by the physician. Consistently retracts the tissues to maintain adequate exposure while maintaining the safety of the patient. Closure of incision. Identifies the correct suturing method for the area involved. Demonstrates competency in the correct method of suturing/knot tying for the various types of tissue. Coordinates suturing move with the surgeon and cuts sutures appropriately. Utilizes stapling devices appropriately. Secures drainage devices.