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Williamson Health

First Assistant Certified - Main OR - Full Time

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A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

$52,738 / year median in Tennessee

+13% projected growth

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AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights First Assistant Certified
  • Main OR
  • Full Time The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. First Assistant Certified
  • Main OR
  • Full Time The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies.
Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description Plans, implements, and evaluates surgical patient care in a timely and accurate manner. Position Requirements High school graduate. Must respond to hospital within thirty minutes for "on call" requirements. Previous First Assist experience or one year scrub techexperience Perioperative Care The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting. Equipment for the following surgical specialties: general, AEM; genitourinary, lithotripsy; ophthalmologic/Phacoemulsification/I plastic; orthopedic/Andrews table/total joint replacement/Captain's Chair/ spinal fixation cases; ENT; obstetric/gynecologic; vascular; oral; Amsco Flash Autoclave; Network computer system, Omnicell Medication System, AT&T Language Line. A surgical unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine plus years of age. Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing. Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day. Constantly required to push/pull objects up to 175 lbs. Requires the ability to lift and turn patients, with assistance, up to 250 lbs. Key Results Collaborates with appropriate surgical team members to effectively coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timely manner. Assists with providing emotional and psychosocial support for patient and family. Creates and maintains a sterile field by using principles of aseptic practice in varying situations, initiates corrective action when break in technique occurs, communicates/documents maintenance of sterile field. Anticipates and provides safe anatomical positioning based on the needs of the patient and surgeon in accordance to policy and procedure. Assists with control of the OR Suite environment (temperature, humidity, and sensory) maintain traffic patterns, and adheres to OR sanitation policies. Handles/ transports/ prepares medications/ solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment using supplies judiciously and documents patient charges completely and accurately. Maintain position specific qualification Other duties as assigned