Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Assistant Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

We're seeking a Surgical Assistant who assists attending surgeon, surgical resident and/or physician's assistant during surgical procedures including retraction, hemostasis, suctioning, suturing, suture organization, wound management and other assistance as necessary. This individual: Assists in opening and closing the patient's spine. Assists in opening and closing surgical wounds. Performs debridement of primary and secondary closure of muscle flaps. Employees in some areas may be required to assist with bone grafts, as well as, harvest and prepare bone graft for spinal fusion. Assists in spine procedures including anterior cervical disectomy/fusion, posterior cervical fusion, anterior thoracic/lumbar decompression/fusion, posterior thoracic/lumbar decompression/fusion, and insertion of spinal instruments. Preps, positions, catherizes, and drapes patients and assists in exposing and suturing wounds. Assists in management of patients during emergency situations. Mains confidentiality, patient privacy, and operation room standards. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Complies with and adheres to departmental policies and procedures in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

All nurses employed in roles requiring an unencumbered nursing license must have a valid, active license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
Successful completion of the Emory Surgical Assistant training program or a Registered Nurse/Physician's Assistant nationally certified as an Registered Nurse First Assistant.
BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required.

Responsibilities

Assists attending surgeon, surgical resident and/or physician's assistant during surgical procedures including retraction, hemostasis, suctioning, suturing, suture organization, wound management and other assistance as necessary.
Assists in opening and closing the patient's spine.
Assists in opening and closing surgical wounds.
Performs debridement of primary and secondary closure of muscle flaps.
Assists with bone grafts, as well as, harvest and prepare bone graft for spinal fusion.
Assists in spine procedures including anterior cervical disectomy/fusion, posterior cervical fusion, anterior thoracic/lumbar decompression/fusion, posterior thoracic/lumbar decompression/fusion, and insertion of spinal instruments.
Preps, positions, catherizes, and drapes patients and assists in exposing and suturing wounds.
Assists in management of patients during emergency situations.
Maintains confidentiality, patient privacy, and operation room standards.
Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
Complies with and adheres to departmental policies and procedures in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
Performs other related duties as required.