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Summary

The Surgical First Assistant, under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions.
The Surgical First Assistant may also perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring appropriate equipment is available
• Reviewing permit to confirm procedure
• Assist in moving and positioning patient
• Providing assistance throughout the procedure in a variety of surgical techniques.

Education

Required: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program.
Preferred: Associates degree

Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy

Experience

Required: 3 years scrub and/or assisting experience.
Preferred: 5 years as surgical technician

Certifications

Required: BLS. Surgical Technology Certification. Surgical First Assistant certification.

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