Surgical Assistant - Clermont Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health - Batavia, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Batavia, OH

Hospitals

About the position

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. The Surgical Assistant functions as the first/second assist during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, expertise, education and competency verification. Functions as a member of the surgical team in room preparation, turnover, and facilitation of the daily surgery schedule.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology relating to surgical procedures.
• Positions patient on the operating room table maintaining proper body alignment.
• Assists with providing the patient with a safe and supportive environment by demonstrating understanding of patient rights, abuse and appropriate interventions and Advance Directives.
• Functions as a first/second assistant by providing exposure through correct use of instruments, retractors, suction, and sponging techniques as directed by the surgeon.
• Handles and dissect tissues as directed by the surgeon.
• Clamps blood vessels, coagulates bleeding points and ligates vessels as directed by the surgeon.
• Places drains and sutures muscle, fascia, subcutaneous and skin as directed by the surgeon.
• Serves as a resource to peers, colleagues, and others in relation to first/second assist activities.
• Demonstrates and promotes teamwork and collaborates effectively with other disciplines.
• Uses problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.
• Promotes cost containment efforts.
• Maintains regulatory, credentialing and privileging requirements necessary for practice as a first assist.
• Participates in ongoing education and competency verification activities.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

Requirements

• Vocational/Technical Degree in a relevant field.
• Graduate of a Surgical Assistant program or equivalent.
• 2 years of perioperative experience.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word).
• BLS certification (required).

Nice-to-haves

• 4 year/Bachelors Degree in a relevant field.
• CST or CSA, CSFA, SA-C or equivalent certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance