Surgical First Assistant (SFA)
Conifer Health SolutionsAbrazo Brain and Spine Arrowhead
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.
Qualifications
Education
Required: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program.
Preferred: Associates degree
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; Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy
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