Surgical First Assist- Neurosurgery Clinic
Company: Infusion Nurses Society -(INS)
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Description Summary: 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. In addition to intraoperative duties, the
surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative
duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The surgical
assistant performs these functions under the direction and
supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy
and appropriate laws and regulations.
- The surgical assistant is responsible for assisting the surgeon
under direct and indirect supervision throughout preoperative,
intraoperative, and post-operative dillies and procedures at all
times.
- The surgical assistant facilitates the safe positioning of the
patient according to the surgeon's preference, patient's anatomical
and physiological limits, and surgical procedure to be performed. A
preoperative introduction visit may be done to assess the surgical
site to better aid in positioning. Assists circulator and
anesthesia provider in preparation of the patient to include but
not limited to: Foley catheter placement, tourniquet application,
placement of intravenous catheters, cricoid pressure application,
and other procedures as needed.
- The surgical assistant performs specific tasks according to
individual surgeon preference utilizing appropriate techniques
including, but not limited to: incision and layered closure of
surgical sites, providing exposure, achieving hemostasis by means
of injection, manual, and topical methods, and application of
appropriate energy sources, manipulation and dissection/removal of
tissues, aides in implanting, securing, and/or removal of devices
and drains, and applying appropriate dressing material specific to
procedure.
- The surgical assistant applies any other specific dressing
material such as splints or oasts. Assesses skin integrity, assists
in transfer of the patient, and follows the patient to recovery if
needed or directed by surgeon.
- The surgical assistant who has appropriate training also
performs under surgeon supervision other procedures including but
not limited to: vein and graft harvesting, and graft and implant
preparation.
- The surgical assistant performs additional duties as delegated
by the surgeon in cooperation with state and local policy.
Requirements: -Certified Surgical First Assist certification
through National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical
Assisting (CSFA -NBSTSA) - High School Diploma - Basic Life Support
certification (BLS) Work Type: - Full Time
Keywords: Infusion Nurses Society -(INS), Shreveport , Surgical First Assist- Neurosurgery Clinic, Healthcare , Texarkana, Louisiana
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