Surgical Assistant

Surgical Technologist PositionAssists in surgical procedures under the direct supervision of the physician.Essential Functions Statement(s)Assists the Surgical Team by ensuring all instruments/equipment are sterile and available for the case.Assists with positioning of the patient and maintaining of the patient and proper positioning during procedure. This includes dislocation/reduction of joints (ie; hip joint) rotation etc.Assists with maintaining exposure of the operative site via retraction of surgical site, and cauterization of vessels.Assist the surgical team with maintaining instrument placement and sterile field.Assist in pre-operative care to ensure prep of surgical site, moving and draping patient, placement of tourniquet, and removing cast.Maintains aseptic technique in relationship to the procedure and the operating field.Closes operative incisions as directed by the physician or resident.Prepares grafts by assisting physician with preparation of implant and devices as needed, which includes preparation of ACL, Hamstring, Quad Tendon &/or Achilles grafts as directed.Post-operative care of the patient. This includes applying cast, dressing, slings, or immobilizers.Assist in maintaining hemostasis as directed by Physician.Assist in trouble shooting any medical situation that occurs in the OR.Cleaning of OR suiteRegular and predictable attendanceAbility to work in a cooperative manner with othersPerforms other related duties as assignedSkills & AbilitiesEducation: Completion of post secondary training in an accredited surgical technology program (civilian or military) is required.Graduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) with a completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant Program (Preferred).Certified by NBSTSA; NSAA; ABSAORAny person who is grandfathered and demonstrates completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually or earns and maintains CST certification.A person who is grandfathered is:Any person who provides sufficient evidence that, prior to May 21, 2007, the person was at any time employed as a surgical technologist for not less than eighteen (18) months in the three years preceding May 21, 2007; orAny person who furnishes proof of completion of a surgical technology program that was in the process of becoming CAAHEP-accredited on July 1, 2006; orAny surgical technologist who began a surgical technology program prior to May 21, 2007 and completed such training by May 21, 2010.Experience: 1 years of Surgical Technologist experience required. Orthopedic Surgical Technologist experience is preferred.Computer Skills: Must be computer literate. Basic computer skills are required.Certifications & Licenses: Certified Surgical Technologist and BLS required.Campbell Clinic Benefit Summary:Campbell Clinic offers a lucrative benefit package to support employees and their families.Medical / Dental / Vision InsuranceHRA OptionFlexible Spending AccountBasic Life InsuranceVoluntary Life Insurance OptionLong-Term DisabilityVoluntary Short-Term DisabilityAccident InsuranceCritical Illness Insurance401(k) Plan Matching + Profit SharingEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time OffPersonal/Sick TimePaid HolidaysADA Disclaimer: In developing this job, description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled