Surgical Assistant (Certified) - Operating Room (Full Time, 40, Day/Evening)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review Date: 07/24

Effective Date: 05/21

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs first assisting duties in the pre-procedure, intraoperative and post-procedure in complex and highly technical surgical cases.

• Performs duties within scope of practice in accordance with established practices, procedures and protocols and instructions as given by surgeon.

QMC Surgical Assistant Training Program: position is Phase III of The Queen’s Medical Center (QMC) Surgical Assistant Training Program. At this level, consistently performs all Phase I and II skills, and is able to perform interdependently with the surgeon. Requirements are identified in Section #VI of the job description.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Essential: standing, sitting, lifting, walking, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object.

• Occasional: stooping/bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, squatting, twisting body, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions.

• Operates computer, microscope, and various surgical equipment, instrumentation and supplies.

IV. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Exposed to blood and body fluids.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• High School diploma or comparable education and training.

• Current certification as a first assistant (CFA), surgical assistant (CSA), or assistant in surgery by one the following:

o National Board of Surgical Technology and Assisting (NBSTSA)

o National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA)

o American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)

o National Assistant at Surgery Council (NASC)

• Current certification in Basic Life Support at the Healthcare Professional Level.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Prior First Assistant/Surgical Assistant experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet