Surgical Technician First Assist - Edmond

General Description: Practices in collaboration with and under the direction of the surgeon during the intra-operative phase of the peri-operative experience. The Surgical Technician (ST) First Assistant does not concurrently function as a surgical technician.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Assists in the positioning, skin preparation and draping of the patient. Provides hemostasis, wound exposure, handles tissues appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissue, and applies dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon.
• Uses surgical instruments and equipment skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose.
• Collaborates with the surgeon and the health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: None.

Experience: None

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Certified Surgical First Assist required.Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to apply principles of asepsis and infection control, knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, patho-physiology, and operative technique related to the operative procedures in which the STFA assists. Ability to perform effectively in stressful and emergency situations. Ability to recognize safety hazards and initiate preventative and corrective action. Ability to perform effectively and harmoniously as a member of the operative team. Ability to demonstrate skills and behavior unique to the ST First Assistant (as defined). Meets requirements of statutes, regulations, and institutional policies relevant to ST First Assistant, and successful completion of the STFA program that meets the AORN Recommended Education Standards for ST First Assistant Programs. Effectively reads, writes and speaks fluent English. Good communication skills, both orally and written, computer skills needed, ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care. Strong problem solving skills.