General Summary:

 Certified Surgical Technician First Assistant with demonstrated  ability to meet and sustain the

performance expectations for Level I and II Surgical Technician.  Assists in the treatment and care of

patients in the Operating Room.  Patient focused in work.  Knowledgeable of the national standards of

practice expected of a Certified Surgical Technician.  Performs all First Assistant duties under the

immediate, direct supervision of the operating surgeon.

 Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

High school diploma required.

Certified Surgical Technician First Assist.

Current CPR certification.

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:

            _X_      Neonate (0 thru 30 days)

            _X_      Infant (31 thru 12 months)

            _X_      Child (13 months thru 12 years)

            _X_      Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)

            _X_      Adult (18 years thru 65 years)

            _X_      Geriatric (66+ years)

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status.  Possess the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care/contact needed as described in the Unit’s/Department’s policies and procedures.

Requires at least three years experience as a Surgical Technician.

Physical Demands:

 Medium-Heavy Work – Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while walking.  Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).