Artesia General Hospital · 3 months ago
Certified Scrub Tech First Assistant (25-354)
Artesia, New Mexico
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expArtesia General Hospital is seeking a Certified Scrub Tech First Assistant to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care during surgical procedures. The role involves assisting in surgical preparation, performing perioperative and post-operative procedures, and ensuring effective communication with patients and healthcare providers.
Health CareHospitalNursing and Residential CareService IndustryWellness
Responsibilities
Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines
Will work as the first assist during surgical procedures, and/or perform suturing
Assists with room turnover to improve Perioperative efficacy
Knowledge and competency in OR technology and central service
Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and other health care providers
Ensure availability of supplies and equipment
Performs housekeeping duties as necessary
Utilize sterile technique while setting up and assisting physician
Assist in direct patient care when necessary
Functions as a surgical scrub technologist when requested
Participate in call schedule
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Ability to help develop appropriate protocols and keep protocols up to date
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a working relationship with patients, physicians and other team members
Exhibits a professional manner with a high degree of courtesy, tact and poise when interacting with physicians, anesthesia providers, employees, patients and visitors
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and competency in OR technology and central service
The CSTFA practices perioperative nursing and must have acquired the necessary specific knowledge, skills and judgment
The CSTFA under the supervision of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase of the perioperative experience
In order to perform those functions considered to be first assistant to the surgeon, the CSTFA must adhere to standardized procedures
Must meet CSTFA requirements
Education: Must meet CSTFA First Assist requirements
Training: Current CSTFA Certificate required
License/Certification: BLS certification required
Preferred
One-year CSTFA experience strongly preferred
Company
Artesia General Hospital
Artesia General Hospital provides health care services.
201-500 employees
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