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Surgical First Assistant, Tysons

Kaiser Permanente

McLean, VA

Full-Time

Surgical First Assistant, Tysons

Kaiser Permanente

McLean, VA

Full-Time

Feb 13, 2025

Healthcare Services

Job Description

Job Summary:

Under direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon will perform the role of 1st assistant during surgical procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeons instruction.
Uses standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning.
Provides the surgeon with appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, and other techniques according to standards.
Utilizes appropriate technique to assist surgeon with temporary or permanent hemostasis by providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
Performs duties as a surgical technician in all surgical specialties practicing in the ambulatory surgery center.
Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes, i.e., sutures and staples.
Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
Assists with patient transport to and from OR, including from gurney to bed.
Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria.
Performs other related duties as indicated.

Basic Qualifications: Experience

Minimum one (1) year of continuous, documented experience of surgical technologist practice AND eligible for certification as a CSTFA or SA-C).

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Surgical Assistant Certificate within 12 months of hire from National Surgical Assistant Association OR Surgical First Assistant Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR Certified Surgical Assistant Certificate from National Surgical Assistant Association

Surgical Technologist License (Virginia)

Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

Clinical competence required by attending staff development programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate of a First Assistant Program preferred.

Job Summary:

Under direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon will perform the role of 1st assistant during surgical procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeons instruction.
Uses standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning.
Provides the surgeon with appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, and other techniques according to standards.
Utilizes appropriate technique to assist surgeon with temporary or permanent hemostasis by providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
Performs duties as a surgical technician in all surgical specialties practicing in the ambulatory surgery center.
Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes, i.e., sutures and staples.
Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
Assists with patient transport to and from OR, including from gurney to bed.
Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria.
Performs other related duties as indicated.

Basic Qualifications: Experience

Minimum one (1) year of continuous, documented experience of surgical technologist practice AND eligible for certification as a CSTFA or SA-C).

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Surgical Assistant Certificate within 12 months of hire from National Surgical Assistant Association OR Surgical First Assistant Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR Certified Surgical Assistant Certificate from National Surgical Assistant Association

Surgical Technologist License (Virginia)

Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

Clinical competence required by attending staff development programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate of a First Assistant Program preferred.

About Kaiser Permanente

At Kaiser Permanente, we’re all focused on helping people and providing high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. Across our organization, we’re fiercely committed to our members, our mission, our communities, and each other. We know that each part of the Kaiser Permanente team is essential to our success. Together, we are more than 235,000 dedicated professionals working to advance Kaiser Permanente’s commitment to delivering a healthier tomorrow.

Driven by our collective passion at Kaiser Permanente, we strive to make health care more innovative and compassionate. With the wellness of our patients and our communities at heart, we work to revolutionize health and care from more than 650 locations in 8 states and D.C.

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Surgical First Assistant, Tysons

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Feb 13, 2025

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