Community Health System
Surgical First Assist PRN Main OR
Community Health System, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85704
Job Description
Position is Certified Surgical First Assist ( CSFA - CSA - SA-C or RNFA ) PRN working at Northwest Medical Center in the Main OR
The Main OR at Northwest Medical Center features 16 surgical suites in a dedicated surgical wing and perform highly specialized cutting edge procedures AND minimally invasive procedures. Several suites are specialized for specific types of surgeries. Join a team of surgical professionals who are performing new cutting edge procedures and taking great care of our patients.
The Surgical First Assist functions as a First Assistant or as an additional assistant to the surgeon, within scope of practice. Provides scrub and/or circulating services within scope or practice in the operating room during surgical procedures and assists surgical team, as needed, in any other capacity.
Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements
Required Education: Successful completion of Accredited Surgical First Assistant (RNFA, CFA, or CSA) program required.
OR
Experience: Required: Two (2) years OR experience as Surgical Tech or Surgical First Assistant
AND
Certification / Licensure
Required: CSFA, CSA or SA-C - First Assist certification
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS
Preferred: ACLS
Credentialing requirements as part of Medical Staff Services application -
Must be able to provide documentation of 100 cases / case logs as a first assistant in the past 2 years
Must be able to provide NPI # and current references
Must maintain competency through continuing education as required by the certifying agency
Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 287-bed hospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work. NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Position is Certified Surgical First Assist ( CSFA - CSA - SA-C or RNFA ) PRN working at Northwest Medical Center in the Main OR
The Main OR at Northwest Medical Center features 16 surgical suites in a dedicated surgical wing and perform highly specialized cutting edge procedures AND minimally invasive procedures. Several suites are specialized for specific types of surgeries. Join a team of surgical professionals who are performing new cutting edge procedures and taking great care of our patients.
The Surgical First Assist functions as a First Assistant or as an additional assistant to the surgeon, within scope of practice. Provides scrub and/or circulating services within scope or practice in the operating room during surgical procedures and assists surgical team, as needed, in any other capacity.
Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements
Required Education: Successful completion of Accredited Surgical First Assistant (RNFA, CFA, or CSA) program required.
OR
Experience: Required: Two (2) years OR experience as Surgical Tech or Surgical First Assistant
AND
Certification / Licensure
Required: CSFA, CSA or SA-C - First Assist certification
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS
Preferred: ACLS
Credentialing requirements as part of Medical Staff Services application -
Must be able to provide documentation of 100 cases / case logs as a first assistant in the past 2 years
Must be able to provide NPI # and current references
Must maintain competency through continuing education as required by the certifying agency
Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 287-bed hospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work. NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.