Certified Surgical First Assistant FT

Company: USPI
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Certified Surgical First Assist - No weekends, no holidays, no call required!
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At Physician's Surgery Center of Knoxville, we pride ourselves on innovation and excellence in patient care. We are not just looking for any Surgical Assistant; we are seeking a Certified Surgical First Assist who will bring their experience to the surgical team. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care in a patient-focused environment, and we believe that experience and dedication are vital components of achieving that goal.
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Position Overview:
As a CSFA, you will play a distinctive role in our surgical team. In addition to your technical skills, we expect you to bring a unique creative perspective to the operating room. Your role goes beyond traditional surgical assisting to introduce solutions and experience to enhance patient outcomes.
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Key Responsibilities:
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• Provide traditional surgical assistance, including retracting, suturing, and maintaining a sterile field.
  
• Collaborate with surgeons to develop creative solutions to complex surgical challenges.
  
• Apply techniques to enhance surgical procedures.
  
• Contribute innovative ideas to improve patient care, safety, and outcomes.
  
• Stay current with the latest surgical advancements and creative approaches in healthcare.
  
• Inspire and mentor colleagues by sharing your creative insights and techniques.
  
• Adhere to strict infection control, safety, and quality assurance standards.
  
• Provide operating room support to physicians and surgeons, including assisting surgeons during procedures and passing require instruments during surgery.
  
• Comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations.
  
• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
  
• Complies with Policies & Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
  
• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
  
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  What We Offer:
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  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
    
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in a creative surgical setting.
    
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment.
    
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care.
    
  • Convenient location in Knoxville, TN.
    
  • No weekends, no holiday and no call required.
    
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    Required Skills:
    
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    • Minimum HS Diploma required -
      
    • Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) required.
      
    • Current BLS certification.
      
    • Ortho experience preferred. -
      
    • Proven experience as a Surgical Assistant, with a creative portfolio of surgical accomplishments.
      
    • Strong technical skills in surgical procedures and instrumentation.
      
    • Exceptional artistic and creative abilities, with a track record of applying creativity to healthcare.
      
    • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box.
      
    • Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
      
    • A passion for innovation and a commitment to patient-centered care.
      
    • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic surgical environment.
      
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      USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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