Rapides Regional Medical Center is hiring: Surgical First Assistant in Alexandria

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Surgical First Assistant? At Rapides Regional Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. Job Summary And Qualifications The Surgical First Assistant performs the functions and duties of a Surgical Technician, withadditionalresponsibilities of a Certified First Assistant. Provides assistance tothe surgeon in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation withoptimalresults for the patient. Under direct supervision of the surgeon, the Surgical First Assistant will work within the scope of practice for the non-MD First Assistant set forth by the American College of Surgeons and by Rapides Regional Medical Center. What you will do in this role: Demonstrates accountability for knowing and achieving quality and safety goals Maintains a safe and secure environment for patients and staff Accurately follows established protocols tooptimizepatient safety including, but not limited to: Patient positioning and exposure Padding pressure points Safeutilizationof OR tables Performs patient exposure specific for the surgical procedure and implements measures to maintain normothermia Takes precautionary measures in preventing circulatory impairment or neurological damage related to patient positioning. Equipment checks: Demonstrates accountability for properly functioning equipment for assigned shift Assistin the performance of quality checks as delegated by the Circulating RN or Charge Nurse Assumes responsibility for equipment malfunctioning during shift by requesting repair or reporting/documenting appropriately if unable to be repaired/resolved during shift Utilizes OR tables and equipment in a safe and efficient mannerin accordance withhospital policies and procedures. Assures equipment is functional before use. Willingly accepts patient care assignments Ensures that established Standards of Care are met in the delivery of care to all patients of all age groups Maintains accountability for the practice of standard precautions and infection control principles. Assistswith the set-up and take-down of OR suites. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changes in practice Demonstrates adherence to the practices of safety and infection control and thereporting requirements for each Monitors and controls the surgical environment Accurately practices principles of aseptic technique Initiates corrective action when breaks in sterile techniques occur Inspects sterile items for contamination before opening Maintains sterility while opening sterile items Adheres to designated dress code Processes surgical instruments/equipmentin accordance withestablished standards Utilizes protective equipment/supplies according to hospital policy Demonstrates ownership in the delivery of a patient-centered care model with every patient Demonstrates accountability for performing within the defined privileges of a Surgical First Assistant as approved by the American College of Surgeons Possesses strong knowledge of surgical instruments inventory Appropriately places and secures retractors with or without padding. Performs digital manipulation of tissues Utilizingappropriate techniquesfor layered closure of the surgical site Safely clamps, cauterizes, ties, or ligates vessels or tissue Assistsinmaintaininghemostasis by methods of injection, manual, and/or topical methods Safely applies tourniquets anddemonstratesawareness of the indications/contraindications as well as potential complications of extended use. Able to perform manipulation and dissection/removal of tissues as directed by the surgeon Aides in implanting, securing, and/or removal of devices and drains. Appliesappropriate dressingmaterial specific to the procedure What qualifications you will need: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date(CSFA) Certified Surgical First Assistant, or (CSA) Certified Surgical Assistant, or (SA-C) Surgical Assistant Certified 2 Years of Experience as a Surgical Scrub Tech Required