Senior Surgical First Assist

UVA Community Health•Manassas, VA

2d•$31 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Graduate of a recognized First Assist program with National Certification or RN required.
Certified Surgical Fist Assist or RN Fist Assist required.
Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing.
Demonstrate effective and appropriate customer service skills, verbal and nonverbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, and time management skills.
Ability to first assist and scrub tech experience to be able to independently scrub Orthopedics, General, Robotics, Vascular, Gynecological, and Spine cases.
Ability to independently cover first assist call as needed.
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of experience assisting - Preferred
If a physician from another country and practicing in the United States as a First Assistant, this is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Functions in a surgical assist role, assisting the team in providing quality individualized patient care during all phases of the patient' surgical experience.
Assesses data reflective of the patient' status and interpret the information needed to identify each patient' requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and provides services as described in the department' policies and procedures.
Assists with various types of surgical operations providing technically skilled duties, serving as first assist.
Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique.
May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
Collaborates with the leadership team and UCIC to identify and resolve unit issues.
Keeps co-workers and intra-op staff informed of any updates/issues.
Follows written instructions as needed.
Collects, organizes, and enters information into the patient scheduling application.