Cardiothoracic Surgical Assistant - Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Portsmouth, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit t hrough exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive . Surgical Assist Cardiac Team – Maryview Medical Center Job Summary: The Surgical Assistant, Cardiac Team is responsible for preparing the cardiac surgical room, gathering patient and case specific supplies and equipment. Under the direct supervision of a surgeon, performs first, second or third assistant tasks during an intra-operative procedure to include: providing exposure, retracts to expose anatomy without causing undue pressure on organs and tissues, performs surgical wound repair technique(s) and controls blood loss during cardiac surgery. May be called upon to perform duties in Main OR during normal working hours when not in conflict with Cardiovascular OR responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program (required)
BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association ( preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA), or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) (required) (if hired in Virginia prior to July 1, 2020, preferred; if hired in Cincinnati, preferred). If employed in Virginia, registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Assistant (required)
Two years’ experience in an Operating Room (required)
Monitor patient conditions during treatment
Completes specific, routine task
Requires basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skill
May operate basic equipment/machinery.
Ability to follow instructions
Assists with performing circulator skills and tasks
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Demonstrates a caring attitude and intentional caring behaviors in interpersonal interactions and patient/family care.
Communicates clearly all pertinent patient information to other members of the health care team.
Possess Surgical Conscience
Anticipate Needs
Flexible
Takes direction
Able to work under pressure
Professionalism
Move with a sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

Experience in cardiovascular operating room (preferred; for RSFH)

Responsibilities

Serves as the surgical assistant on assigned cardiac surgery cases.
Functions in the scrub role as assigned.
Under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon, handles tissue, provides exposure, uses instruments, sutures, and provides hemostasis, performs wound closure and knot tying, irrigates wound site, uses power equipment and stapling devices.
Performs surgical hand scrub, following Surgical Scrub Policy and Procedure.
Gowns and gloves self and others, following gowning and gloving policy and procedure.
Assists surgeon or scrub person in draping patient to establish the sterile field. Does so in accordance with AORN Standards and Recommended Practices and established departmental policies.
Assists scrub personnel and surgeon in applying dressings as requested .
Shares responsibility for patient safety at all times .
Maintains an environment free of obstacles and hazards that could result in injuries to personnel and patients.

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

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