Surgical Assistant

Position Objective The surgical assistant position is a surgery based advanced practice position which includes direct patient care activities under the direct supervision of the surgeon during the first assisting phase of the intraoperative experience. Essential Job Duties Competently assists with proper patient positioning, prepping and draping. Maintains aseptic technique and infection control practices. Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative techniques for all procedures. Works collaboratively with the OR team in pulling equipment and supplies. Assisting with room turnover and improving first case starts. Competent and proficient to assist with all specialties and all surgeons as assigned. Employs and demonstrates team concept with action and communication. Performs functions intra-operatively under the direction of the surgeon and within the scope of practice, experience and capabilities. Provides hemostasis by clamping, coagulating and ligating vessels. Provides surgical exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning and sponging techniques. Performs wound closure as directed by the surgeon using suture, mechanical staplers to include peritoneum, fascia, subcutaneous tissue and skin. Dissects and creates small incisional wounds for drains, cannulas and trocars as verbally directed and indicated by the surgeon. Applies surgical dressing. Supports infection control practices as directed by departmental and regulatory standards. Educational/Experience Requirements Successful completion of an accredited certified surgical assistant program. Two (2) years experience as a surgical assistant. Required License/Certifications Certified as a surgical assistant. Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Physical demands: The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Benefits Overview Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year) Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Benefits Employee Referral Bonus Program Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Programs and more Benefit offerings based on employment status #J-18808-Ljbffr