Surgical Assistant

divh2Surgical Assistant/h2pThe Surgical Assistants primary responsibilities include performing patient care activities as a member of the surgical team, taking and developing x-ray films, cleaning, packaging, sterilizing, and storing supplies, instruments, and equipment./ph3Essential Functions/h3ulliSupports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Practice./liliAdheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities./liliCommunicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers./liliResponds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and the physician./liliAccurately comprehends, interprets, and documents verbal orders and directions./liliPerforms assisting duties and responsibilities./li/ulh3Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/h3pEducation/Certification/Experience:/pulliHigh school diploma or equivalent required/liliOral and Maxillofacial surgery experience (preferred)/liliDemonstrated understanding of sterilization principles required/liliCPR certification required/liliNC dental x-ray certification (preferred)/liliOral Maxillofacial Anesthesia Assisting Program completion/li/ulpSkills/Abilities:/pulliProblem solver and self-directed/liliHigh degree of professionalism and professional image/liliStrong and effective communication and platform skills/liliPositive attitude, change advocate, lead by example, coachable/liliStrong interpersonal and relationship building skills/liliIndependent decision-making skills, sound judgment/liliStrong initiative and able to exercise sound judgement/li/ulh3Work Environment/Condition/h3ulliRequires constant and frequent judgment and response. Requires language skills for communication in American English./liliRequires high-level visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care activities./liliRequires the ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs, the ability to sit or stand for long periods, occasional overhead, and low reaching, bending, and the ability to exert force of up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Patient care activities may require the ability to exert force of up to 30 pounds constantly, 40 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds rarely./liliCategory I exposure to bloodborne pathogens; frequent exposure to chemical hazards; may encounter radiation hazards./li/ul/div