Certified First Assist (CFA) - Transplant

• Graduate of an accredited Scrub Technologist school/program or two (2) years of experience as a surgical technologist
• Graduate certified first assist or eligible for CFA training
• NBSTSA graduate from surgical assisting programs accredited through ARC/STSA, a collaborative effort of ASA, ACS, and SASA, by CAAHEP

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

• →Verifies all implants, supplies and special procedure equipment is available and functional. (i.e. microscope, tourniquet, etc.)

• →Facilitates a cooperative team atmosphere through professional communication.

• →Listens actively to surgeon, patient and team to ensure safe patient-centered care.

• →Maintains awareness of patient monitoring and responds appropriately to potential complications.
• →Monitors the actions immediately surrounding the sterile field ensuring that the integrity is maintained and/or corrected appropriately.
• →Evaluates potential causes of surgical site infections, communicating concerns and possible corrective actions to prevent and/or treat potential contamination.

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.