Surgical Assistant 2, Full Time

Surgical Assistant 2, Full Time page is loaded## Surgical Assistant 2, Full Timeremote type: On-Sitelocations: Miami, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100095256**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .The surgical assistant provides assistance to the primary surgeon during a surgical procedure. As defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), surgical assistants provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The surgical assistant performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.Positioning the patientA. The surgeon shall convey the exact position that will give the best exposure for the surgical procedure. The surgical assistant will carry out this order. Consideration will be given to the patient’s comfort and safety.B. Points of pressure shall be padded: elbows, heels, knees, eyes, face, and axillary region.C. Circulation shall not be impaired. (A tourniquet may be required for some procedures.)D. Nerve damage shall be guarded against.E. The temperature of the patient should be discussed with the anesthesia personnel and methods employed to maintain the desired temperature range.F. The surgical assistant shall be familiar with common positions related to the surgical procedure and will be able to use the equipment necessary to provide the position. Competencies will include the following: 1. Fracture tables 2. Head stabilizers 3. Body stabilizers 4. C-arm extensions 5. Any other equipment neededG. Upon completion of the procedure, the patient shall be evaluated for any possible damage from positioning which will include assessment of the skin. The abnormal condition shall be reported to the surgeon and treatment and documentation shall be carried out.Providing visualization of the operative site by the following:A. Appropriate placement and securing of retractors with or without paddingB. Packing with spongesC. Digital manipulation of tissueD. Suctioning, irrigating, or spongingE. Manipulation of suture materials (e.g., loops, tags, running sutures)F. Proper use of body mechanics to prevent obstruction of the surgeon’s view3. Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis1. Clamping and/or cauterizing vessels or tissue2. Tying and/or ligating clamped vessels or tissue3. Applying hemostatic clips4. Placing local hemostatic agentsB. Temporary1. Applying tourniquets and demonstrating awareness of the indications/contraindications for use with knowledge of side effects of extended use.2. Applying vessel loops3. Applying non-crushing clamps4. Applying direct digital pressure 4. Participating in volume replacement or auto-transfusion techniques as appropriate5. Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planesA. Utilizing running or interrupted sutures with absorbable or non-absorbable material of wound layers, including muscle and fascia.B. Utilizing subcuticular closure technique with or without adhesive skin closure stripsC. Closing skin with method per surgeon’s directive (suture, staples, etc.)D. Postoperative subcutaneous injection of local anesthetic per surgeon’s directive 6. Selecting and applying appropriate wound dressings, including the following:A. Liquid or spray occlusive materialsB. Absorbent material affixed with tape or circumferential wrapping.C. Immobilizing dressing (soft or rigid)7. Providing assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue8. Performs other duties as required9. Maintains established hospital policies, procedures, directives, quality, safety, environmental and infection control standards appropriate for this positionDIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS - NoneThe University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**StaffThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. 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