Job Description

The role of the First Assistant (FA) for Robotic Surgery can be performed by a Physician Assistant (PA).  The position requires a combination of nursing, medical, and administrative functions.  The PA directly assists the surgeon by controlling bleeding, providing wound exposure, suturing and other surgical tasks.  They may provide other advanced assistance, such as mobilization of tissue, patient positioning among other activities. They practice under the supervision of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase of the perioperative experience.  In order to perform those functions considered to be first assistant to the surgeon, the PA must adhere to standardized procedures. In addition, the first assistant must have acquired the necessary specific knowledge, skills and judgment to work in the perioperative setting.  First Assistants may not perform the function of the scrub nurse while assisting.  In addition, the robotic FA undertakes the responsibilities for clinical activities involving the robot which includes but is not limited to; resident education, assistance during robot surgeries, collaborate with SPD to ensure supply/equipment availability, collaborate with equipment technicians for robot maintenance and set up.

Required Qualifications

Able to apply principles of asepsis and infection

Ability to perform CPR

Ability to perform effectively in stressful and emergency situations

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to recognize safety hazards and initiative appropriate preventative and This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as first or second assist in surgery (at least one year of experience as PA

Must hold an active and current California Physician Assistant License (PA

California driver’s license (CDL) if required for position

Must hold current national board certification by first day of work and maintain

Must hold an active and transferable DEA license to California and have evidence of transfer by 90th day of clinical practice. (It is the responsibility of the employee to transfer their DEA license to their new place of employment if from out of state, via online DEA portal and provide evidence of transfer

Must have completed an APA recognized graduate master’s degree program as a physician assistant

Must have submitted enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid through the credentialing process by first clinical day

Must hold current AHA BLS as minimum requirement

UCSF Health requires all Advanced Health Practitioners (APP) to be credentialed through OMAG to practice and be privileged through CIDP to function in their clinical role. This applies to both adult and pediatric APPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings at all UCSF Health sites and affiliates. Credentialing, health plan enrollment, and approval of privileges must be completed prior to the first working day. Inability to comply with the requirements of OMAG/CIDP AT ALL TIMES will result in either, a LOA or suspension of privileges designation

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce.  We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.  Additional information about UCSF is available at Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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