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About this Certified Surgical First Assistant - Operating Rom - Rotating role at VCU Health

VCU Health · Onsite · Richmond, VA
The Certified Surgical First Assistant in a surgical operation is an advanced trained and certified individual who is able to participate in and actively assist the surgeon in completing the operation safely and expeditiously by helping to provide exposure, maintain hemostasis, and other technical functions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Registered by the State Board of Medicine and CSFA (Certified Surgical First Assist) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Registered by the State Board of Medicine and current CSFA certification

Current AHA, BLS, HCP Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Experience REQUIRED:
Experience as a Surgical Technologist or as a CSFA

Experience PREFERRED:
One or more years of experience as CSFA Experience at a Level 1 or 2 Trauma Center
Experience in cardiac, robotics, vascular, orthopedics, neurosurgery, transplant surgery

Education/training REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or equivalent and Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program, military training program, Master of Surgical Assisting Degree, or LPN

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required:
Assists in operations under the direction of the surgeon to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:
Work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with employee’s specific Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or in the best interest of the work unit.
Takes call for routine or high acuity cases after the orientation period.

Age Specific groups served: All age groups

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

 

 

 

 

Compensation Range

$30.01 - $46.51

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.


 

 

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