CRMG Surgical First Assist, PRN - Cheyenne Regional Medical Center - Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States

A Day in the Life of a CRMG Surgical First Assist

Under direct guidance and or supervision of the primary operative surgeon, assists in the perioperative care of patients, in surgery, and perform duties as assigned.

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan Forgiveness Eligible

Here is What You Will Be Doing:

• Determines specific equipment needed per procedure; review documentation to confirm procedure and special needs.
• Assists in patient positioning and preparation, including urinary catheter placement, placement of pneumatic tourniquet, and prepping of the surgical site; drape patient within surgeon’s guidelines.
• Assists in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instruments for the task, placement of ties and suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measures as directed by the surgeon.
• Assists in retracting tissues, use of electrocautery both monopolar and bipolar, clamp, ligation and cutting of tissue, per surgeon’s directive.
• Assists in placement and suturing of surgical drains and closure of all wound layers (fascia, subcutaneous and skin) as per surgeon’s directive.
• Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique in relation to the procedure and the operating field.
• Performs any other duties or procedures incident to the surgical procedure deemed necessary and as directed by the surgeon.
• Maintains and updates knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment, knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and company/ hospital policies, procedures, directives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards appropriate to this position.
• Takes call after assigned working hours to assist attending surgeons in urgent or emergency surgical procedures.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office, Outlook and Internet Explorer
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures
• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical practice
• Ability to gown and glove self-using open or closed gloving technique

Here is What You Need:

• Graduate of an accredited surgical assisting program
• CST, CNOR, or PA C, with current certification
• 14 Days: Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within fourteen (14) calendar days of start date

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor of Science degree (or higher)
• Associate degree in an allied health field, with 3 years of recent experience
• Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified First Assistant (CST/CFA), Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR), or Certified Physician’s Assistant (PA-C), with current certification
• Three years of current operating room scrub and/or assisting experience within the last 5 years
• Military medical training with surgical assistant experience

About Cheyenne Regional:
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of I ntegrity, Cari n g, Compa s sion, Res p ect, Serv i ce, Teamwo r k and E xcellence to great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!