Surgical Assistant  II Maryview Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

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About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Surgical Assistant II Maryview Medical Center

***Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10000 ($7500 for new grads)

Job Summary:

The Surgical Assistant II serves in the assistant role in the provision of care to patients undergoing a surgical procedure under the supervision of the provider in accordance with federal state and local regulations and within the policies procedures and guidelines of the organization. Surgical Assist II is a proficient-level practitioner focused on expanding knowledge and skills. The Surgical Assistant II demonstrates the ability to care for a variety of increasingly complex patients in multiple service lines and strives to improve patient outcomes.

Essential Functions:

• Routinely functions as first assist on assigned cases within multiple and/or complex service lines. Functions in the scrub role as assigned demonstrating knowledge and implementation of sterile technique. May function in the Surgical Tech capacity fulfilling the scrub role as assigned. Checks all instruments to ensure they are in proper working order prior to use. Assists with sponge sharps and instrument counts per policy and procedures. Handles specimens in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.

• Protects patient information based on hospital policy and government regulations to assure information is kept confidential. Participates in unit and hospital efforts to reduce adverse patient care events. Actively participates in the Universal Protocol procedures that assure correct site surgery.

• Communicates effectively with the circulating nurse upon observance of any missing or malfunctioning instruments and/or indication of any compromise to sterility. Based on market operating room design may update preference cards or will inform the nurse in a timely manner any surgeon requests or other indication for needed changes to the preference list. Assists with OR case preparation: Utilizes surgeons preference list to procure equipment and arrange proper placement in the OR; Utilizes aseptic technique when establishing the sterile field opening supplies and instruments; Assists with monitoring and maintaining the sterile field.

• Assists with patient positioning skin prepping foley catheterization and draping.

• Under the direct observation of the surgeon may: Insert secondary trocars; Place instruments through trocars; Utilize power equipment and stapling devices (other than skin stapling); Inject infiltration local anesthetic medications excluding Exparel. During surgical procedures: Use sponges and suction; Cauterization processes; Appropriately place and manipulate retractors (with or without padding); Irrigate the wound site(s); Cut suture material handle hemostats and tie suture; Provides assistance securing drains to tissue. Closes the surgical wound: May assist suture closing of fascia layer under the direct observation of the surgeon; Sutures the subcutaneous tissues and skin including with the use of a skin stapler if needed. Applies appropriate wound dressings including medicated dressings.

• Assists the team members in selecting and preparing necessary supplies instruments and equipment for surgical procedures. Anticipates assists and provides for the surgeons needs to include draping correct instruments and supplies. Participates in room turnover procedures including set-up and clean-up protocols.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (preferred upon hire must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care

• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) (required) (if hired in Virginia prior to July 1 2020 preferred; if hired in Cincinnati preferred).

• If employed in Virginia must be registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine. (required)

Experience:

• One year experience as a Surgical Assistant (required)

Skills & Abilities:

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills :

• Monitor patient conditions during treatment

• Completes specific routine task

• Requires basic reading writing or simple arithmetic skill

• May operate basic equipment/machinery.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to Follow Instructions

• Attention to detail

• Critical thinking

• Teamwork

• Conflict resolution

• Active listening

• Relationship building

• Demonstrates a caring attitude and intentional caring behaviors in interpersonal interactions and patient/family care.

• Communicates clearly all pertinent patient information to other members of the health care team.

• Possess Surgical Conscience

• Anticipate Needs

• Flexible

• Assists with performing circulator skills and tasks

• Takes direction

• Able to work under pressure

• Professionalism

• Move with a sense of urgency

• Preceptor

• Role model

Training:

None

Range:

• Minimum: $38.64
• Maximum: $61.82

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate youre part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical dental vision prescription coverage HSA/FSA options life insurances mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders

• Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Inpatient Surgery - Maryview

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .

Required Experience:

Junior IC