Certified Surgical First Assist Stars Team

Job Description

The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFA) performs all roles and functions of a surgical technician to include: provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. This position performs similar duties in other areas of the hospital as assigned. The CFA works within their certification to include suctioning, providing hemostasis, retracting, insertion of drains, and suturing. The CFA works under the supervision of the registered nurse and the surgeon in delivering safe, effective care to the patient during the intra operative period. He/she effectively interacts with patients and health care team members, while maintaining the surgical department standards; participates in surgical procedures on patients of all age groups, pediatric through geriatrics: may assist in circulating duties under the direct supervision of a qualified Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of first assiting.
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification. Pursues professional growth and development.
• Maintains supplies/inventory for department.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required and
• Technical Diploma/Certificate Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology, Military trained corpsmen, Hospital on the job training program Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) Upon Hire Required and
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) through American Heart Association Upon Hire Required and
• Licensed Practical Nurse State of Florida or eligible compact state, if an LPN Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Possesses a strong character and unyielding sense of integrity with "a surgical conscious".
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow through.
• Ability to stand for long periods, strength to hold extremities, and/or instrument retractors for long periods.
• Possesses ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality and accuracy
• Good memory, able to anticipate surgeon and patient needs well in advance.
• Must be able to return to the hospital/facility within 30 minutes of a Callback.

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.