First Assistant

Overview

Location: Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital

1455 Montreal Rd E, Tucker, GA 30084

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Description

Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital utilizes 9 OR rooms with 12-23 cases per day. Coming this fall, expansion to 11 OR rooms! All cases are ortho and/or neuro spine.

We are seeking a capable Orthopaedic and Spine Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) and Surgical First Assistant who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population. 

Shift: 6:30am - 6:00pm

Full Time/36 hours

• Assists attending surgeon, surgical resident and/or physician's assistant during surgical procedures including retraction, hemostasis, suctioning, suturing, suture organization, wound management and other assistance as necessary. Assists in opening and closing the patient's spine.
• Assists in opening and closing surgical wounds.
• Performs debridement of primary and secondary closure of muscle flaps.
• Employees in some areas may be required to assist with bone grafts, as well as, harvest and prepare bone graft for spinal fusion.
• Assists in spine procedures including anterior cervical discectomy/fusion, posterior cervical fusion, anterior thoracic/lumbar decompression/fusion, posterior thoracic/lumbar decompression/fusion, and insertion of spinal instruments.
• Preps, positions, catharizes, and drapes patients and assists in exposing and suturing wounds.
• Complies with and adheres to departmental policies and procedures in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.\

Minimum Qualifications:

• All nurses employed in roles requiring an unencumbered nursing license must have a valid, active license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
• Successful completion of the Emory Surgical Assistant training program or a Registered Nurse/Physician's Assistant nationally certified as an Registered Nurse First Assistant.
• BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required.

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Additional Details

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