Surgical First Assistant/RNFA- Certified

In this high precision role, the certified surgical assistant (or SA) works closely with the surgeon in a hands-on capacity, helping the surgeon by handling vital tasks such as prepping the patient for surgery, providing suturing, clamping, removing scar tissue and positioning patients during surgery to ensure a safe operation.
*Duties of a Surgical First Assistant* The Certified Surgical First Assistant will be responsible for the following tasks, along with other tasks not listed in the peri-surgical areas: * Retraction * Cauterizing wounds and vessels * Packing sponges in body * Positioning patient to maintain circulation and access for surgeon * Placing clamps and sutures * Closing skin with adhesives, sutures or staples etc.
* Applying direct pressure on veins and tissue * Performing or aiding in patient suction, drainage and irrigation * Hemostasis: The stopping of excess bleeding and blood flow * Immobilizing patients on the operating table * Helps with sterilizing.
*Certifications* BLS, Certified Surgical First Assistant(CSFA),Certified Surgical Assistant(CSA) and/or Surgical Assistant -Certified(SA-C) RNFA's also welcome to apply.
*Additional Information:* This position will work 1-2 days a week Benefits: * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Free parking * Health insurance * Malpractice insurance * Paid sick time * Paid time off Medical specialties: * Surgery Standard shift: * Day shift Weekly schedule: * No weekends Application Question(s): * Are you Certified? Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Work Location: In person