Certified Surg First Assistant at LifeBridge Health – Owings Mills, Maryland

As defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), surgical assistants provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. The Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant (CSTFA) may function as a first or second assistant as directed according to hospital policy. In addition to intraoperative duties, the CSTFA also performs preoperative and post operative duties to better facilitate patient care. The CSTFA performs these functions during the procedure under the direction and supervision of the surgeon/physician and in accordance with hospital policy, appropriate laws and regulations. When not actively assisting the surgeon/physician, may assist in rendering patient care at the direction of the Surgical Assistance Manager which may include hospital zone based patient care procedures.

Experience:

Required:

3-5 years

Education:

Required:

Associate's Degree

Education Note: Graduate of CAAHEP Surgical Assistant program recognized by US Dept. Of Ed. & The JC or equiv. job experience mandated by ABSA, NBSTSA or NSAA. Current certification CFSA, CSA or SA-C & CST including CEUs requirements

Licenses And Certification:

Required:

Basic Life Support

Surgical Assistant or Technologist Certification