Local Contract Outpatient First Assist Technician - $40-43 per hour

MedHQ Staffing Solutions is seeking a local contract Outpatient First Assist Technician for a local contract job in Franklin, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Job Summary

The Surgical First Assistant is responsible for assisting the surgeon under direct and indirect 

supervision  throughout   preoperative, intraoperative, an post-operative duties and procedures at all 

times.  The surgical assistant 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. 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities and reports directly to the staff Operating 

Room nurse(s) in the Operating Room or Procedure Room in which assigned and to the Clinical 

Director.

Formal Education/Training

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• CPR certification
• Previous First Assist Experience or one year Scrub Tech Experience 

Preferred Experience

• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), and Surgical Assistant-Certified (SA-C)
• ASC experience

Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, managers, patients, visitors, vendors, families 

      and physicians.

• Ability to make decisions and solve problems.
• Ability to promote a positive facility image with physicians, patients, visitors, vendors and the 

      general public.

Job Duties

• Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies and ensures needed items are readily available in the assigned OR and Procedure Room.
• Assess the patient’s surgical site in Pre Op Holding area to better aide in positioning.
• 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.
• Assists circulator and anesthesia provider in preparation of the patient: Foley catheter placement, tourniquet application, placement of intravenous catheters, cricoid pressure application and other procedures as needed.
• 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
• Applying dressing material specific to procedure.
• Applies any other specific dressing material - splints or casts. Assesses skin integrity
• Assists in transfer of the patient and follows the patient to recovery if needed or directed by surgeon.
• For the Surgical Assistant who has appropriate training also performs under surgeon supervision other procedures including but not limited to:
•  graft and implant preparation.
• Performs additional duties as delegated by the surgeon in cooperation with state and local policy.
• Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignity.
• Confirms that proper aseptic and sterile techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice.
• Assists in managing inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the areas assigned.
• Assists in keeping physician preference cards updated.
• Maintains current knowledge of clinical procedures.
• Assists in the cleaning and turn-over of OR and Procedure Room between cases.
• Performs other duties as requested

The facility is an Ambulatory Surgery Center. No nights, weekends, holidays or call!!

About MedHQ Staffing Solutions

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement