Piedmont Healthcare Inc.·Stockbridge, Massachusetts
The surgical first assistant functions as a primary assistant during operative and invasive procedures while maintaining a sterile field. They also support the operating room staff by preparing necessary instruments and equipment in the role of a scrub technician.
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Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. Assists OR staff in the assigned room/case. At time facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment in the role of scrub tech. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.
Education Graduate of an accredited a surgical technologist program. Required and completion of didactic and clinical components of the First Assistant program or competency verified by a sponsoring Piedmont surgeon during the orientation period. Required Work Experience 3 years perioperative services experience Required Licenses and Certifications CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Required and BCLS - Basic Life Support Required and Certified surgical assistant (CSA), Certified surgical first assistant (CSFA), Surgical assistant, certified, (SA-C) or equivalent certification Required Business
Unit: Company Name Piedmont Henry Hospital
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited surgical technologist program and possess at least 3 years of perioperative services experience. Required certifications include CST, BCLS, and a recognized surgical assistant certification such as CSFA or SA-C.
Market context
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