Surgical First Assist

Job Responsibilities Drape and position the patient in the operating suite. Act as first or second assist to the surgeon. Obtain and prepare vascular conduits for cardiac bypass grafting. Close and dress surgical incisions. Maintains current knowledge by participating in training sessions, symposiums, and didactic courses. Take action to provide a safe, efficient environment for the care of the surgical patient while protecting the patient's inherent right to privacy, dignity and safety. Take call for weekends, holidays and weeknights and arrive within 30 minutes of hospital for on-call assignments. Attend mandatory education offering and department meetings. Other duties as assigned

Education Requirements Minimum:

Graduated from an approved / accredited Surgical Technology program and a graduate of a Certified Surgical First Assistant program. Holds current certification in the state of

Indiana Preferred:

Clinical competence including but not limited to cardiovascular / thoracic intra operative care, including extensive experience in traditional and endoscopic conduit harvesting

Experience Requirements Minimum:

Two (2) years' clinical experience.

Preferred:

Three (3) years' appropriate area experience, da Vinci robot experience License / Certification Requirements BLS (American Heart Association) Certified Sugical First Assistant (CSFA)