Job Information
WellSpan Health Surgical First Assistant (Certified) - WellSpan Health and Surgery Center - Days in Hanover, Pennsylvania
Full Time (80 hours/biweekly)
Shift: Days (8 hour shifts)
General Summary
Performs a variety of duties in the operative treatment of surgical patients. Assists in positioning, skin preparation and draping of the patient. Provides hemostasis, wound exposure, handles tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissue, and applies dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon. Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose. Performs other medical services as required within the scope of practice for a Certified Surgical Technologist.
Essential Functions:
Provides primary surgical assistance to the surgeon during the operative procedure.
Assists in positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient.
Provides hemostasis, wound exposure, handles tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissue, and applies dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon.
Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose.
Assists in transporting the patient postoperatively.
Communicates information to the post anesthesia care unit.
Common Expectations:
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional growth and development to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
Participates in professional activities and medical education to maintain national certification.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training. Required
Associates Degree Preferred
Work Experience:
- 3 years As a Certified Surgical Technologist. Required
Licenses:
Certified Surgical Technologist Upon Hire Required or
Certified Surgical First Assistant Upon Hire Required or
Certified Surgical Assistant - ABSA Upon Hire Required and
Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Courses and Training:
Successful completion of a Certified Surgical First Assistant program that includes a didactic and at least 140 documented procedures. Upon Hire Required
Must qualify to be credentialed through medical staff services within 120 days Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in applying principles of asepsis and infection control.
Demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures wherein the CSFA assists.
Demonstrates ability to recognize safety hazards and initiate appropriate corrective action.
Demonstrates ability to function effectively and harmoniously as a team member.
Benefits Offered:
Comprehensive health benefits
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Education assistance
Financial education and support, including DailyPay
Expanded Paid Parental Leave
For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org) (https://www.joinwellspan.org/benefits/)
Quality of Life
The borough of Hanover was settled in the mid-1700s as part of York County and is known for its fertile land and productive farming community. It is geographically located 19 miles southwest of York, Pennsylvania and 54 miles northwest of Baltimore, Maryland.
Because of its proximity to Maryland, South Hanover is a popular hometown for commuters and their families. The appeal is the affordable housing prices, reasonable Pennsylvania cost of living and pleasant community lifestyle. With convenient routes leading north, south, east and west, one can chart an easy route to major East Coast cities.
Hanover is a hotbed of activity for business growth and development. Visitors come to enjoy performing arts, outdoor recreation, museums, festivals, farm-fresh flavors and microbreweries. Several major food and snack brands make Hanover their national headquarters. (Patient population: 15,500)
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.