MedHQ Staffing Solutions is seeking a local contract Outpatient First Assist Technician for a local contract job in Franklin, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : First Assist Technician
- Discipline : Allied Health Professional
- Start Date : ASAP
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift : 8 hours, days
- Employment Type : Local Contract
Job Summary
The Surgical First Assistant is responsible for assisting the surgeon under direct and indirect
supervision throughout preoperative, intraoperative, an post-operative duties and procedures at all
times. The surgical assistant provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative
technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the
patient.
This position has no supervisory responsibilities and reports directly to the staff Operating
Room nurse(s) in the Operating Room or Procedure Room in which assigned and to the Clinical
Director.
Formal Education / Training
High school diploma or GED certificateCPR certificationPrevious First Assist Experience or one year Scrub Tech ExperiencePreferred Experience
Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), and Surgical Assistant-Certified (SA-C)ASC experienceQualifications
Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, managers, patients, visitors, vendors, familiesand physicians.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems.Ability to promote a positive facility image with physicians, patients, visitors, vendors and thegeneral public.
Job Duties
Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies and ensures needed items are readily available in the assigned OR and Procedure Room.Assess the patient’s surgical site in Pre Op Holding area to better aide in positioning.Facilitates the safe positioning of the patient according to the surgeon’s preference, patient’s anatomical and physiological limits, and surgical procedure to be performed.Assists circulator and anesthesia provider in preparation of the patient : Foley catheter placement, tourniquet application, placement of intravenous catheters, cricoid pressure application and other procedures as needed.Performs specific tasks according to individual surgeon preference utilizing appropriate techniques including but not limited to :incision and layered closure of surgical sites, providing exposure, achieving hemostasis bymeans of injection, manual, and topical methods, and application of appropriate energy sourcesManipulation and dissection / removal of tissuesAides in implanting, securing, and / or removal of devices and drainsApplying dressing material specific to procedure.Applies any other specific dressing material - splints or casts. Assesses skin integrityAssists in transfer of the patient and follows the patient to recovery if needed or directed by surgeon.For the Surgical Assistant who has appropriate training also performs under surgeon supervision other procedures including but not limited to :graft and implant preparation.Performs additional duties as delegated by the surgeon in cooperation with state and local policy.Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignity.Confirms that proper aseptic and sterile techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice.Assists in managing inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the areas assigned.Assists in keeping physician preference cards updated.Maintains current knowledge of clinical procedures.Assists in the cleaning and turn-over of OR and Procedure Room between cases.Performs other duties as requestedThe facility is an Ambulatory Surgery Center. No nights, weekends, holidays or call!!
About MedHQ Staffing Solutions
Becker Health, a division of MedHQ, provides clinical staffing services for facilities that need patient-centric Specialty Nurses.
Benefits
Weekly payHoliday Pay401k retirement planSick payReferral bonusMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLicense and certification reimbursement