Surgical First Assist (PRN)

Surgical First Assist (PRN)

Frederick Surgical Center - Frederick, MD 21702

Overview

Salary Range $36.00 - $40.00 Hourly Position Type Per Diem

Description

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. The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Assures patient/personal safety by maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment
• Performs necessary tasks for a scrub role using technical skills.
• Ensures proper instrumentation for each procedure.
• Follows all principles of sterile technique. Adhering to principles of Universal Precautions.
• Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center related business.
• Positioning the patient. 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.
• 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:
  • Appropriate placement and securing of retractors with or without padding.
  • Packing with sponges.
  • Digital manipulation of tissue.
  • Suctioning, irrigating, or sponging.
  • Manipulation of suture materials (e.g., loops, tags, running sutures)
• Proper use of body mechanics to prevent obstruction of the surgeon's view.
• Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis.
• Participating in volume replacement or autotransfusion techniques as appropriate.
• Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes.
• Selecting and applying appropriate wound dressings.
• Aiding in securing drainage systems to tissue.
• Participates in all counts (instrument, sponge sharps, etc.) as necessary.
• Assists with maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains established Center and departmental policies and procedures.
• Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.
• Participates in quality assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and for the Center. Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs
• Ability to respond quickly, physically, and mentally when priorities and/or the patient's condition changes.
• Regular, physical attendance on a predictable basis is essential to the performance of this job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent, preferred.
• Graduate of a surgical assisting program accredited through ARC/STSA.
• Certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Minimum 1-year experience.
• One-year experience and/or training in surgical setting, preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.