Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Assistant Registered Nurse / RN

Overview At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs And more Description We're seeking a Surgical Assistant who assists attending surgeon, surgical resident and/or physician's assistant during surgical procedures including retraction, hemostasis, suctioning, suturing, suture organization, wound management and other assistance as necessary. This individual: Assists in opening and closing the patient's spine. Assists in opening and closing surgical wounds. Performs debridement of primary and secondary closure of muscle flaps. Employees in some areas may be required to assist with bone grafts, as well as, harvest and prepare bone graft for spinal fusion. Assists in spine procedures including anterior cervical disectomy/fusion, posterior cervical fusion, anterior thoracic/lumbar decompression/fusion, posterior thoracic/lumbar decompression/fusion, and insertion of spinal instruments. Preps, positions, catherizes, and drapes patients and assists in exposing and suturing wounds. Assists in management of patients during emergency situations. Maintains confidentiality, patient privacy, and operation room standards. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Complies with and adheres to departmental policies and procedures in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications All nurses employed in roles requiring an unencumbered nursing license must have a valid, active license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board. Successful completion of the Emory Surgical Assistant training program or a Registered Nurse/Physician's Assistant nationally certified as an Registered Nurse First Assistant. BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Emory Healthcare