Certified Surgical Assistant

Perioperative AssistantUnder direct guidance and/or supervision of the primary operative surgeon, assists in the perioperative care of patients, in surgery, and performs duties as assigned.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist in patient positioningPlacement of pneumatic tourniquetUrinary catheter placementPrepping of the surgical siteDrapes patient within surgeon's guidelinesAssists in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instruments for the task, placement of ties and suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measures as directed by the surgeonAssist in retracting tissues per surgeon's directiveUse of electrocautery both monopolar and bipolarClamp, ligation and cutting of tissue, per surgeon's directiveAssist in placement and suturing of surgical drainsClosure of all wound layers (fascia, subcutaneous and skin) as per surgeon's directivePrepare ACL graft as directed by the surgeonAssists in Laparoscopic procedures with camera and instrumentationAssists in orthopedic surgery either open or arthroscopicAssists with CPR of patient, during a cardiac arrestMaintains and updates his/her knowledge of surgical instruments and equipmentMay take call after assigned working hours to assist attending surgeons in urgent or emergency surgical proceduresMaintain an extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiologyMust be able to gown and glove self-using open or closed gloving techniqueDemonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique in relation to the procedure and the operating fieldThese are essential functions; however, they may not be all inclusive or limited by the guidelines and or directions of the primary surgeon or medical facilityOther ResponsibilitiesPerforms other related duties as required.Maintains established practice/ hospital policies, procedures, directives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards appropriate to the position.Demonstrates an understanding of and models the mission and core values of the Corporation through behavior and attitude.Physical, Mental, Environmental RequirementsIn all cases of physical requirements, appropriate reasonable accommodations should and will be considered, whenever possible, to allow position incumbent to accomplish identified essential functions in an alternate manner.Ability to walk or stand for up to 80% of work time, and to push/pull equipment weighing up to approximately 40 pounds for up to 20% of work time.