Surgical Assistant/ OR First Assistant (Part-Time)

VHC Health • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Assistant renders direct patient care by assisting the surgeon in the surgical treatment of the patient. This is accomplished under direct supervision of the attending surgeon and in accordance with the goals of the Department of Surgery and the philosophy of the Division of Nursing and the policy of the Medical Staff. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate, or otherwise present information in a written, auditory, or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

Requirements

• Satisfaction of education requirements needed to obtain licensure as a Surgical Assistant by the Virginia Department of Health.
• Licensed Surgical Assistant by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
• Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited program for First Assistants.
• Three years of operating room experience.
• Certified in Surgical Assisting.

Responsibilities

• Renders direct patient care by assisting the surgeon in the surgical treatment of the patient.
• Assists the surgeon under direct supervision of the attending surgeon.
• Works in accordance with the goals of the Department of Surgery, the philosophy of the Division of Nursing, and the policy of the Medical Staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree