First Surgical Assistant - Operating Room, Full Time, Day

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct and indirect supervision of the attending physician and in a cohesive manner with all surgical staff, functions in a surgical assist role. The First Surgical Assistant assists the team in providing quality individualized patient care. The First Surgical Assistant will demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the patients served. Additional, the Surgical Assistant performs other responsibilities as assigned. A $10,000 Sign On Bonus is offered to external applicants.

Requirements

Functions to present skills and knowledge levels reflective of education and experience at the assistant position at or a minimum of 90 days and/or present reference of equivalent experience required.
Registered and licensed with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Assistant required.
Certified First Surgical Assistant with the National Board of National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA).
AHA BLS CPR provider certification required.
Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.
Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.

Nice To Haves

Virginia Board of Medicine registered Scrub Tech preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in skin closure, subcutaneous closure and ties, fascia closure and ties, closure and ties of peritoneum, tying deep vessels, incising tissue, and performs haemostatic techniques under the supervision of the operating surgeon.
Assists with procedural set up and patient preparedness for specific procedures in positioning, prepping and draping.
Observes aseptic techniques in preparing for and assisting with procedures.
Participates in patient transport, room turnover as indicated by unit activity to facilitate utilization of services in a cost effective manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.