Surgical Assistant PD

Position Responsibilities

Assists with positioning and transferring of patients pre and post-operatively using proper body mechanics while monitoring patient safety.

Maintains current licensure and current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification keeping written evidence on file at all times.

Participates in insertion of catheters and/or lines, draping and prepping of patients as needed.

Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it relates to the surgical procedure and patient positioning.

Utilizes instrumentation and equipment safely and correctly. Inspects sterile packages and containers for integrity prior to placing on the sterile field. Inspects all sterile trays for indicative changes prior to placing on sterile field.

Uses proper precautions when handling sharps and instrumentation. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when scrubbed at the surgical field.

Assures maintenance of sterile field until dressing are applied, x-rays are taken, and/or patient is out of the OR.

Anticipates surgeon's need for exposure, retracting tissues or organs by use of one hand, minimizing tissue damage and visual obstruction to the surgeon.

Maintains a dry surgical field with utilization of proper suctioning techniques and appropriate electrocautery.

Uses surgical instruments to clamp bleeding vessels. Applies sponges or pressure effectively.

Demonstrates knowledge of proper care and handling of specialty instruments.

Maintains a neutral zone when passing sharps on the sterile field.

Under the supervision of the surgeon, uses ligating clips and demonstrates proper ligation and cutting of vessels.

Performs appropriate surgical scrub procedure according to policy.

Demonstrates effective knot tying techniques.

Demonstrates the ability to utilize sutures or staples correctly to approximate tissues.

Alerts circulating nurse to any breaks in aseptic techniques and initiates correction as needed.

Maintains current licensure and BCLS certification, keeping written evidence on file at all times.

Utilizes and organizes time between cases effectively to meet the department needs.

Promotes and participates in hospital performance improvement activities including, but not limited to, data collection, participation in interdisciplinary teams(s) and analysis and implementation of team findings.

Develops individual work goals annually; evaluates status of work goals throughout the year and reports on accomplishments of goals with next annual evaluation.

Qualifications

License/Registration/Certification:

Surgical Assistant Certification and CPR/BLS certification required.

Education:

High School Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred/Foreign medical school graduate.

Experience:

1 year SA experience within healthcare environment.

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!