Surgical Assistant - Operating Room (OR) - Memorial Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Mechanicsville, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Assistant II serves in the assistant role in the provision of care to patients undergoing a surgical procedure under the supervision of the provider in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. Surgical Assist II is a proficient-level practitioner focused on expanding knowledge and skills. The Surgical Assistant II demonstrates the ability to care for a variety of increasingly complex patients in multiple service lines and strives to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association ( preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA), or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) (required)
• If employed in Virginia, must be registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine. (required)
• One year experience as a Surgical Assistant (required)
• Monitor patient conditions during treatment
• Completes specific, routine task
• Requires basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skill
• May operate basic equipment/machinery.
• Ability to Follow Instructions
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Demonstrates a caring attitude and intentional caring behaviors in interpersonal interactions and patient/family care.
• Communicates clearly all pertinent patient information to other members of the health care team.
• Possess Surgical Conscience
• Anticipate Needs
• Flexible
• Assists with performing circulator skills and tasks
• Takes direction
• Able to work under pressure
• Professionalism
• Move with a sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

• If hired in Virginia prior to July 1, 2020, preferred; if hired in Cincinnati, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Routinely functions as first assist on assigned cases within multiple and/or complex service lines.
• Functions in the scrub role as assigned, demonstrating knowledge and implementation of sterile technique.
• May function in the Surgical Tech capacity fulfilling the scrub role as assigned.
• Checks all instruments to ensure they are in proper working order prior to use.
• Assists with sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per policy and procedures.
• Handles specimens in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Protects patient information based on hospital policy and government regulations to assure information is kept confidential.
• Participates in unit and hospital efforts to reduce adverse patient care events.
• Actively participates in the Universal Protocol procedures that assure correct site surgery.
• Communicates effectively with the circulating nurse upon observance of any missing or malfunctioning instruments and/or indication of any compromise to sterility.
• Based on market operating room design, may update preference cards, or will inform the nurse in a timely manner , any surgeon requests or other indication for needed changes to the preference list.
• Assists with OR case preparation: Utilizes surgeon’s preference list to procure equipment and arrange proper placement in the OR; Utilizes aseptic technique when establishing the sterile field, opening supplies and instruments; Assists with monitoring and maintaining the sterile field.
• Assists with patient positioning, skin prepping, foley catheterization and draping.
• Under the direct observation of the surgeon, may: Insert secondary trocars; Place instruments through trocars; Utilize power equipment and stapling devices (other than skin stapling); Inject infiltration local anesthetic medications excluding Exparel .
• During surgical procedures: Use sponges and suction; Cauterization processes; Appropriately place and manipulate retractors (with or without padding); Irrigate the wound site(s); Cut suture material, handle hemostats, and tie suture; Provides assistance securing drains to tissue.
• Closes the surgical wound: May assist suture closing of fascia layer under the direct observation of the surgeon; Sutures the subcutaneous tissues and skin including with the use of a skin stapler if needed.
• Applies appropriate wound dressings, including medicated dressings.
• Assists the team members in selecting and preparing necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Anticipates, assists , and provides for the surgeon's needs to include draping, correct instruments, and supplies.
• Participates in room turnover procedures including set-up and clean-up protocols.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED