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Job Responsibility:
Provide first or second assisting for specified surgical procedures as needed and assigned for patients of all ages
Incise tissue
Provide surgical field exposure by providing retraction
Assist with maintaining a dry surgical field- hemostasis
Clamp, cauterize and/or ligate bleeders
Assist with the identification of anatomical structures
Utilize surgical instruments for the purpose they were intended
Assist with or perform wound closure
Assist with or apply skin sutures, staples
Assist with or apply dressings
Provide assistance in preparation for surgical procedures utilizing aseptic technique
Assist with positioning of the surgical patient of all ages as directed by the circulating nurse
Assist with patients of all ages with skin preparation, i.e., shave, scrub, painting per MD preference
Insert Foley catheter when indicated
Provide assistance in preparation and maintenance of sterile O.R. environment utilizing aseptic techniques
Perform surgical draping of incision site on patients of all ages
Ensure that appropriate equipment and supplies are available and functional for the O.R. suite
Assist in the preparation of the O.R. suite for surgical procedure
Report equipment repair needs to manager
Requirements:
Graduated from an Accredited Surgical Assistant Program with a minimal of one year of OR experience
Good communication skills
Good writing skills
Appropriate clinical skills
Ability to work well and cooperative with others
CPR certified
Surgical Assistant certified
MD candidate that have attended a US medical residency program will be required to obtain a surgical assistant certification within two years of hired date
Must be willing to work with exposures to body fluids, waste and chemicals, radiation, hazardous materials, anesthesia gases and life threatening diseases
On-call availability (nights, weekends, holidays)
Rotating shifts
Flexibility to deal with changing environments
Ability to respond quickly to emergencies
Work in a high stress situations
Ability to respond to fire and other codes (e.g., evacuate patients)
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
Nice to have:
Prior experience with various age groups is preferred
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs