SURGICAL ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED - SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!
About The Position
The Surgical Assistant (SA) will be responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients based on established standards. The SA will collaborate with the surgeon in performing an operative procedure in a safe manner with optimal outcomes for the patient whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are potentially compromised. The SA provides assistance to other health care providers such as Registered Nurses, anesthesia staff, surgeons and other professionals. Additionally, the Surgical Assistant provides orient/training to new team members, participates in very complex cases, and actively participates in PI projects. SA works under the license and direct supervision of the surgeon. The SA will be responsible for knowledge and implementation of the mission, vision and values of Miami Valley Hospital. The SA will be responsible for maintaining continuing education.
Requirements
- Associate Degree
- Graduation from an accredited school of surgical assistant or Graduate of a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) surgical assistant program.
- Current CPR certification.
- Certified as a Surgical Assistant from a program accredited from the CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) required.
- Must be willing to work with acutely ill patients, including emergency situations.
- Works independently as well as functioning as a team member.
- Reference of collaborating physician IF they have been in this role
Nice To Haves
- Two years clinical experience as a Surgical Assistant preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct and indirect care of patients based on established standards
- Collaborate with the surgeon in performing an operative procedure
- Provide assistance to other health care providers
- Orient/training to new team members
- Participates in very complex cases
- Actively participates in PI projects
- Knowledge and implementation of the mission, vision and values of Miami Valley Hospital
- Maintaining continuing education
Benefits
- SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
