Organ Procurement Certified Surgical First Assistant

Under general supervision of medical and nursing staff, following policies, procedures and professional guidelines, is able to first assist with open and endoscopic procedures; provides, assembles and cares for organ procurement supplies, instruments and equipment before, during and after procedures. Assists with cleaning, restocking and processing of the surgical suite, instruments and equipment as needed. Identifies and reports situations requiring intervention to the RN or Clinician. Serves as a clinical preceptor for new OR scrub tech, and OR technician students and serves as a resource person. Provides direct assistance to transplant surgeon during organ procurement operations at donor hospitals. Maintains direct contact with TGH OR staff coordinating recipient activities and OR readiness. Maintains direct contact and assists with coordination duties with TGH lung and heart transplant coordinators. Maintains direct contact with and assists with coordination activities with the organ procurement organization (OPO). Arranges and assists with coordination of transplant team transportation at the donor hospital. Assists with transporting donor organs. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Required\:

Graduate of Surgical Technologist Training program, Associates Degree or greater than 5 years work experience and CST-FA certification Or Completion of a Hospital Based Surgical Tech Program, 15 years of ST experience and maintains current CST-FA certification from AST or NCCT.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to work in varied surgical settings. Exposure to radioactive materials and chemicals.

This position has been evaluated as a Level 1 in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) definition of occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Level I Positions in this category require the performance of tasks which involve exposure to blood and potentially infectious body fluids.