SURGICAL ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED - SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!

Premier Health•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Surgical Assistant (SA) provides direct and indirect patient care according to established standards and collaborates with the surgeon during operative procedures to support safe care and optimal patient outcomes, particularly when patients’ protective reflexes or self-care abilities may be compromised. The SA also assists other healthcare providers, including registered nurses, anesthesia staff, surgeons, and other professionals. The role includes orienting and training new team members, participating in very complex cases, and actively contributing to performance improvement projects. The SA works under the surgeon’s license and direct supervision, is responsible for understanding and implementing Miami Valley Hospital’s mission, vision, and values, and must maintain continuing education.

Requirements

Associate degree.
Graduation from an accredited school of surgical assisting or a CAAHEP-accredited surgical assistant program.
Current CPR certification.
Certification as a Surgical Assistant from a CAAHEP-accredited program.
Willingness to work with acutely ill patients, including in emergency situations.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Provide a reference from a collaborating physician if previously in this role.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience as a Surgical Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care based on established standards.
Collaborate with the surgeon during operative procedures to support safe care and optimal patient outcomes.
Assist registered nurses, anesthesia staff, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals.
Orient and train new team members.
Participate in very complex cases.
Actively participate in performance improvement projects.
Work under the license and direct supervision of the surgeon.
Understand and implement Miami Valley Hospital’s mission, vision, and values.
Maintain continuing education.