Surgery Scrub Tech First Assist

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.
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The FA Surgical Technician is primarily responsible for scrubbing or first assisting on surgical procedures in all specialties performed in the area of Surgical Services. The FA practices an expanded role of the Surgical Technician, and will function under the supervision and direction of the RNFA and or the operating surgeon. When acting in the FA role, the FA will not concurrently function as the Scrub Tech.
The FA is responsible for setting up assigned cases, maintaining a sterile field, counting appropriate items with circulating nurse used during surgical cases.
This position requires an understanding of the principles of aseptic technique and sterilization, and can apply the knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative technique relative to operative procedures. Performs a variety of tasks such as care of instruments, supplies, sutures, needles and basic equipment, as well as stocking, cleaning, inventory, etc.
The FA surgical technician must adhere to Baptist Health policies and procedures pertaining to duties and be able to fulfill verbal and written instructions. Strictly adheres to all OSHA guidelines, safety and infection control policies.Description

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Surgical Services experience as Scrub Tech 1 year.
• Successful completion of accredited FA course.
• Continuing education to include FA specific education; Possesses interpersonal skills; Ability to communicate appropriately, verbal or written.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months in position.