Surgical Assistant

Surgical Assistant

The Surgical Assistant in surgery collaborates with the surgeon and the health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient. The Surgical Assistant practices in collaboration with and at the direction of the surgeon during the intra-operative experience. The Surgical Assistant may take a scrub role when not needed as a first assistant. SCOPE OF PRACTICE: The Surgical Assistant may: Handle tissue. Provide exposure. Use instruments. Suture. Provide homeostasis. With on site supervision the Surgical Assistant may: Prepare and administer injections limited to intradermal subcutaneous and intramuscular ((deltoid gluteal vastus lateralis) to include small amounts of Local Anesthetic. Establish a peripheral intravenous line. The Surgical Assistant may access the patient's chart for pertinent information However may not participate in auto-transfusions inject/medicate a patient participate in pre surgical or post op care of the patient.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Functions as an Surgical Assistant
• Anticipates next move in completion of patients surgery
• Performs well with multiple instrumentation and equipment
• Assist in room set up and turn over
• Responds to a constantly changing assignment in a professional manner
• Display safety consciousness in all activities in the Operating Room.
• Provides care in a compassionate caring manner.
• Assists other team members without being asked.
• Assist the Operating Room Leadership with cost effective methods in surgical procedures participates in evaluations of products and their efficacy.
• Makes suggestions for process improvements.
• Makes recommendations for equipment/product standardization.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• 1-2 years Experience of proficiency in the role of a surgical technologist for major surgeries required
• 1-2 years Successful experience as a CST/CFA F preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Qualifications for a CST/CFA should include but not limited to: Certification in CST/CFA. preferred
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical First Assist required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.
• Ability to read write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission values and commitment to compliance with all federal state and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
• Exhibits professionalism courtesy and excellent customer service while interacting with patients guests and co-workers.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability of documentation of proficiency in the role of a scrub technologist for major surgeries.
• Ability to apply principles of asepsis and infection control.
• Ability and knowledge of surgical anatomy physiology pathophysiology and operative technique for all operative procedures in which the Surgical Assistant is required for.
• Ability to behave appropriately in stressful and emergent situations.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards and initiate corrective action.
• Demonstrates knowledge in proper exposure techniques.
• Demonstrates excellence in suturing and closing of surgical sites.
• Demonstrates knowledge of new technology.
• Demonstrates tact when dealing with difficult personality.
• Demonstrates effective means of hemostasis.
• Demonstrates confidential demeanor when dealing with patient information.

This position has a hiring range of USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.