• $60/hour - temporary 12 week contract
• Two years Surgical Tech experience required

Job Summary:
A First Assistant Practitioner must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a first assistant under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a Surgeon. The employee is a specifically trained surgical technologist who demonstrates the skills, knowledge and judgment necessary to function in the assistant role. The position requires on-call responsibilities and will be assigned accordingly.



Department Position Summary:
A First Assistant Practitioner must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a first assistant under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a Surgeon. The employee is a specifically trained surgical technologist who demonstrates the skills, knowledge and judgment necessary to function in the assistant role. The position requires on-call responsibilities and will be assigned accordingly. Demonstrates Endo Vascular Vein Harvest techniques, if involved with Cardiac/Vascular.

The individual 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 and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self-assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.

Education:
Required:
Graduate approved Surgical Technologist School, Completion First Assistant Course

Preferred:

Experience:
Required:
Documentation/demonstrated knowledge and skills required to perform First Assistant role in surgery.

Preferred:
Two (2) years' experience as a Surgical Technician in the operating room.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration:
Required:
Completion First Assistant certification exam successfully
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.

About Erlanger Health

Erlanger:Is the tri-state region's only Level I Trauma Center, providing the highest level of trauma care for adults.Is part of the Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network that includes 56 hospitals and 4,000 participating physicians and clinicians.Has six LIFE FORCE air ambulances in its fleet, three based in Tennessee, two in North Georgia, and one in North Carolina.Is home to Children's Hospital at Erlanger which includes the region's only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, as well as a pediatric trauma team, Emergency Center, and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.Serves as the region's only academic medical center, affiliated with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center – College of Medicine Chattanooga.Houses the Erlanger Southeast Regional Stroke Center, recognized for its comprehensive stroke and neurosciences program.Our MissionWe compassionately care for people.Our VisionErlanger is a nationally-acclaimed health system anchored by a leading academic medical center. As such, we will deliver the highest quality to diverse populations, at the lowest cost, through personalized patient experiences across all patient access points. Through innovation and growth, we will s...ustain our success and spark economic development across the Chattanooga region.Our Core ValuesExcellence - We distinguish ourselves and the services we provide by our commitment to excellence, demonstrating our results in measurable ways.Respect - We pay attention to others, listening carefully, and responding in ways that demonstrate our understanding and concern.Leadership - We differentiate ourselves by our actions, earning respect from those we lead through innovation and performance.Accountability - We are responsible for our words and our actions. We strive to fulfill all of our promises and to meet the expectations of those who trust us for their care.Nurturing - We encourage growth and development for our staff, students, faculty and everyone we serve.Generosity - We are giving people. We give our time, talent and resources to benefit others.Ethics - We earn trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct.Recognition - We value achievement and acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of our team and recognize the contributions of those who support our mission.50 Years of Partnership with UT Health Science Center2024 marks a half-century partnership between the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine – Chattanooga and Erlanger. For five decades, we have been dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare by training tomorrow’s leading clinicians.UT Health Science Center College of Medicine – Chattanooga and Erlanger’s commitment to excellence has stood the test of time, and together we have played a pivotal role in developing skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals. From classrooms to clinics, our journey has been marked by innovation, collaboration, and a shared passion for advancing medical education.

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