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Certified Surgical First Assistant

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga

#Patient Care #Orthopedic Surgery #Surgical Team #AHA BLS #Certified Surgical First Assistant #Intra-operative #Ortho-Spine-Brain #National Certification First Assistant

Quick overview

The Certified Surgical First Assistant provides skilled assistance to surgeons during the intra-operative phase. They are also responsible for operating room setup, patient positioning, and coordinating care during preoperative and postoperative phases.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a National Certification as a First Assistant. Additionally, AHA BLS certification is required.

professional certificatePatient CommunicationPatient PositioningPreoperative CarePostoperative CareOperating Room SetupSurgical AssistingIntra-operative CarePrepping and Draping

Job description

Where You’ll Work CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S.
News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.
We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Job Summary and Responsibilities Ortho-Spine-Brain Full time- days with call requirements The Certified Surgical First Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician throughout the intra-operative phase, as well as contributing to the delivery of quality patient care by working with other surgical team members during the preoperative and immediate postoperative phases.
Provides skilled assistance to the surgeon.
Assists with individual operating room setup Assists with positioning, prepping and draping the patient.
Communicates with the surgeon and health care team regarding patient’s condition Other duties as assigned by management.
Job Requirements Certified Surgical Assistant National Certification First Assistant, AHA BLS

Certified Surgical First Assistant

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