Certified Surgical Assistant (PRN)

Surgery Partners Careers•Independence, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon, the Certified Surgical Assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions to help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. This role prioritizes patients and their needs, developing and sustaining productive patient relationships by actively seeking information to understand patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. The assistant builds rapport and cooperative relationships with patients, considering how actions will affect others and responding quickly to meet patient needs and resolve problems. The certified surgical assistant must possess a working knowledge of operating room procedures, including attire and infection control, and be familiar with individual requirements and recommended practices of compliance. They must anticipate the needs of the surgeon and other team members, while maintaining a professional attitude regarding patient dignity, privacy, and safety. Services will be provided in licensed hospitals and ambulatory treatment centers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Graduation from a National Surgical Assistant Association approved program.
Credits and continuing education must be maintained as required by Association of Surgical Assistants.
Current OH State Licensure as a Registered Surgical Assistant
NST
CPR
BLS
1-3 years of experience
Must possess a working knowledge of all operating room procedures.
Must have the ability to anticipate needs of surgeon
Must be able to demonstrate and maintain dexterity sufficient to successful completion of assistant duties on each particular procedure.
Will need to possess the ability to only function within the limits of his/her ability, and within the scope of practice set forth by the medical facility.
Multi-tasking
Ability to work under pressure
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

Nice To Haves

Assists in robotics and obtain requirements for certification in robotics

Responsibilities

Determines specific equipment needed for procedures
Selection and placement of x-rays for reference
Assists in moving and positioning of patient
Confirms procedures with surgeon
Drapes patient with surgeon’s guidelines
Provides retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization with regard to tissue type and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique
Assists in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instrument for the task, placement of ties and suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measures as directed by surgeon.
Clamp, ligation and cutting of tissue per surgeon’s directive
Prepare graft as directed by the surgeon
Urinary catheter placement
Assist in laparoscopic procedures with camera and instruments
Prepping of the surgical site
Maintains his/her knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment
Must be able to gown and glove self using open or closed gloving technique
Closure of all wound layers, as per surgeon’s directive
Assist in placement and suturing of surgical drains
Selection and application of wound dressings
Assists with CPR of patient during cardiac arrest or other life threatening events in the operating room
Any other duties or procedures deemed necessary and directed by the surgeon.
Assist in robotics and obtain requirements for certification in robotics
May take call after assigned working hours to assist attending surgeons in urgent or emergency surgical procedures
Maintain an extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique in relation to the procedure and the operating field