Surgical Assistant - Inpatient Surgery - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Assistant serves in an assistant role providing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures under provider supervision and in accordance with applicable regulations and organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines. This is an entry-level practitioner role focused on learning and growth. The position performs first- or second-assist duties and may also function as a surgical technologist in the scrub role. Responsibilities include preparing the operating room and sterile field, assisting with patient preparation and positioning, supporting the surgeon during procedures, and helping close and dress surgical wounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program.
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) certification from NBSTSA, NSAA, or NCCSA; certification is preferred for certain Virginia hires before July 1, 2020, and for Cincinnati hires.
• If employed in Virginia, registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved source before direct patient care; BLS is preferred upon hire.
• Ability to monitor patient conditions during treatment.
• Ability to complete specific, routine tasks and perform basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic.
• Ability to operate basic equipment or machinery and follow instructions.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, teamwork, conflict resolution, active listening, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrate a caring attitude and intentional caring behaviors in interactions and patient/family care.
• Communicate pertinent patient information clearly to other members of the health care team.
• Possess surgical conscience, anticipate needs, and be flexible.
• Assist with circulator skills and tasks, take direction, work under pressure, demonstrate professionalism, and move with a sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

• One year of health care experience.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
• CSA certification is preferred for hires in Virginia before July 1, 2020, and for hires in Cincinnati.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving according to policy.
• Routinely function as first or second assist on assigned cases.
• Perform the surgical technologist scrub role as assigned, demonstrating knowledge and use of sterile technique.
• Check instruments for proper working order before use.
• Assist with sponge, sharps, and instrument counts according to policy and procedures.
• Handle specimens in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Protect patient information according to hospital policy and government regulations.
• Participate in unit and hospital efforts to reduce adverse patient care events.
• Participate in Universal Protocol procedures to ensure correct-site surgery.
• Communicate missing or malfunctioning instruments and potential sterility compromises to the circulating nurse.
• Report implants, devices, catheters, drains, and packing to the circulator.
• Prepare operating room cases by using the surgeon’s preference list to procure equipment and arrange its placement.
• Use aseptic technique to establish the sterile field and open supplies and instruments; assist with monitoring and maintaining the sterile field.
• Assist with patient positioning, skin clipping and preparation, Foley catheterization, and draping.
• Under direct surgeon observation, insert secondary trocars, place instruments through trocars, use power equipment and stapling devices other than skin staplers, and inject infiltration local anesthetic medications excluding Exparel.
• During procedures, use sponges and suction, perform cauterization processes, position and manipulate retractors with or without padding, irrigate wound sites, cut suture material, handle hemostats, tie suture, and assist with securing drains to tissue.
• Assist with suture closure of the fascia under direct surgeon observation; suture subcutaneous tissues and skin, including using a skin stapler if needed.
• Apply appropriate wound dressings, including medicated dressings.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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