Certified Surgical Tech First Assist (CSTFA)
Tenet Healthcare · US
Full Time, Days POSITION SUMMARY Provides primary surgical assistance to the primary surgeon during the surgical procedure.
Job description
Full Time, Days POSITION SUMMARY: Provides primary surgical assistance to the primary surgeon during the surgical procedure. May perform duties under the direct supervision of surgeon, who is physically present, and who personally directs delegated acts, and remains immediately available to personally respond to critical moments. With applied knowledge, skill, and under direct supervision, is able to provide hemostasis, closures, and other intraoperative technical functions that assist a physician in performing a safe surgical procedure with optimal outcomes. When not assisting surgeon, will function as surgical technician. Required to work flexible hours and be on call nights, weekends and holidays. The CSTFA assists with surgical instruments in the OR based on procedure performed, standards, guidelines, and policies set for the unit. Also functions under the guidance of the Registered Nurse by assisting with the nursing care of the patients in the OR by performing routine and delegated duties according to the standards of practice and policy and procedures under the supervision of a registered nurse at all times. Other duties include stocking, replenishing, preparing, and/or sele...