Surgical Technologist / Certified Surgical First Assistant / RN Scrub

Surgical Technologist / Certified Surgical First Assistant / RN Scrub

Parkview Bryan Hospital and Parkview Archbold are two facilities that provide comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare for a wide variety of surgical specialties. Staff have the opportunity to develop a wide array of skills and techniques while working in a fast paced, family-oriented environment with a team of individuals who strive to provide nothing less than excellent care to our patient population. The Parkview Bryan facility consists of 6 OR suites with 2 additional procedure rooms, 26 ambulatory bays, and 6 PACU bays. The Parkview Archbold facility is an outpatient endoscopy facility consisting of 3 procedure rooms and 10 ambulatory bays. Current surgical specialties performed include : Orthopedics, ENT, GYN / Obstetrics, Endoscopy, UroGYN, Opthalmology, Podiatry, Pain Management, Gastroenterology, and General.

Under the Perioperative leader, assumes responsibility and accountability for assuring quality care as a health care team member within the Perioperative environment. The scope of responsibility of the Certified Surgical First Assistant includes the ability to anticipate, plan for, and respond to the needs of the patient, surgeon, and other team members. In addition the CSFA participates in and actively assists the surgeon in completing the operation safely and expeditiously by helping to provide exposure, maintain hemostasis, and other technical functions. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, patient families, coworkers, and physicians.

Education

Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent GED. Must be a graduate from surgical assisting program accredited through ARC / STSA, a collaborative effort of ASA, ACS, and SASA, by CAAHEP. CAAHEP is a recognized accreditation agency of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Licensure / Certification

Must have a certification for surgical first assistant obtained through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Maintains certification by earning approved continuing education or by successfully retaking the certifying examination at the conclusion of the renewal period. Must maintain current CPR certification.

Experience

Healthcare experience preferred.

Other Qualifications

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of general computer skills and applications. Must be able to lift 50 pounds; 100 pounds shared lifting.

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