CVOR -Surgical First Assist Technologist Certified

Company: SSM Health
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: October 15, 2024

Job Description:

It's more than a career, it's a callingOK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma CityWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:This job may be eligible for our 20K sign on bonus. Please check with your recruiter for eligibility.Job Summary:Assists surgeons skillfully during a variety of surgical procedures.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose as directed by the surgeon. Provides exposure of operative site through use of retractors and other instruments and through suctioning and sponging.
• Sutures skillfully all varieties of tissue with the appropriate suture materials and suturing techniques. Handles all variety of tissue appropriately to reduce potential for injury or compromised blood supply.
• Anticipates and plans individualized care based on advanced knowledge of the surgical procedure and anticipates unexpected patient and surgeon needs.
• Prepares equipment, supply and resource needs based on an individualized plan of care. Re-evaluates and modifies resource needs as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of a variety of surgical procedures. Implements a plan of care that incorporates physician prescribed treatments, nursing assessments and diagnostic data in a manner that is prioritized, timely, and integrated with the plan of care. Utilizes critical judgment to analyze patient assessment data to develop an appropriate plan of care.
• Performs in a variety of surgical specialties as needed.
• Demonstrates competence in delegation, problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building. Evaluates care given by team members and gives feedback. Effectively supervises team members and maintains accountability for standard of care provided. Acts as a resource to other team members.
• Demonstrates and maintains knowledge and skills necessary to meet physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, and age appropriate needs of each patient.
• Organizes and utilizes time efficiently. Demonstrates appropriate prioritization. Maintains an organized work environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively on a team. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with patients, significant others, multidisciplinary team members and co-workers.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
  • Associate's degree or Clinical CertificationEXPERIENCE
    • Three years' experiencePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
      • Constant use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
      • Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
      • Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
      • Constant standing and walking.
      • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
      • Frequent lifting/moving patients.
      • Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and gripping.
      • Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less.
      • Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication.
      • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs.
      • Occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more.
      • Occasional use of sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
      • Occasional keyboard use/data entry.
      • Rare kneeling. - - -REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS - - - - - - - -State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin -
        • - - - - - -Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) -
        • - - - - - -And -
        • - - - - - - - - -Certified First Assistant - American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) -
        • - - - - - - - - -Or -
        • - - - - - - - - -Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) - - - -Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:4403000040 SurgeryScheduled Weekly Hours:40SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. -
          
          
          • Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). -
          • Flexible Payment Options: -our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay -(fees may apply) -before payday.
          • Upfront Tuition Coverage: -we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. -

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