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Job Summary
To provide technical support in the care and preparation of patients undergoing surgical procedures, functioning as a member of the surgical team in the operating room. The First Assist provides a higher level of clinical skilled assistance to surgeons, such as hemostasis, exposure, and closure of skin incisions, as directed by the attending surgeon.
BONUS
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Accountabilities
- Provides hemostasis for patients undergoing surgical procedures via techniques such as clamping of vessels or tissue, cauterizing of vessels or tissue, tying and/or ligating clamped vessels or tissue, applying hemostatic clips, applying local hemostatic agents, and appropriately applying tourniquets with appropriate judgment based on knowledge of side effects of extended use.
- Facilitates visualization of the operative site by appropriately placing and securing retractors, packing with sponges, providing digital manipulation of tissue, suctioning, irrigating, or sponging, manipulating suture materials, and properly using body mechanics to prevent obstruction of the attending surgeon's view. Anticipates exposure needs based on knowledge of the attending surgeon's preference, procedure, and anatomical structures.
- Drapes and prepares patients in an appropriate manner, per the directive of the attending surgeon, in preparation for surgical procedures, including necessary hair removal, positioning patients to avoid points of pressure, nerve impairment, or circulation impairment, and safely utilizing positioning aids.
- Closes surgical incisions through suturing and other wound-closing procedures, applying skin staples appropriately, and selecting and applying wound dressing materials with appropriate absorbency and adhesive qualities.
- Injects medications, per direction of the attending surgeon, demonstrating proper knowledge of local and other medications.
- Manipulates, dissects, and removes human tissue as required during surgical procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Education
Completion of a surgical technology program and a CAAHEP accredited surgical assistant program.
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
Holds active NBSTSA certification as a CST or NCCT certification as a TS-C. Also holds a CSFA from NBSTSA or a CSA from NCCSA.
In Lieu of
In lieu of completion of a surgical technology program only, must be current with mandatory 15 hours annually of ST continuing education AND either have been employed as a ST in S.C. prior to Jan. 1, 2008, OR have completed a ST military training program.
Other Job Requirements
Completes 15 hours of mandatory ST education annually - Required.
Maintains surgical technology and surgical assist certifications - Required.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Greenville Memorial Med Campus
Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital
Department
10086160 Operating Room
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