Surgical Assistant PRN

Campbell Clinic • Germantown, TN

52d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in surgical procedures under the direct supervision of the physician.Essential Functions Statement(s)Assists the Surgical Team by ensuring all instruments/equipment are sterile and available for the case.Assists with positioning of the patient and maintaining of the patient and proper positioning during procedure. This includes dislocation/reduction of joints (ie; hip joint) rotation etc.Assists with maintaining exposure of the operative site via retraction of surgical site, and cauterization of vessels.Assist the surgical team with maintaining instrument placement and sterile field.Assist in pre-operative care to ensure prep of surgical site, moving and draping patient, placement of tourniquet, and removing cast.Maintains aseptic technique in relationship to the procedure and the operating field.Closes operative incisions as directed by the physician or resident.Prepares grafts by assisting physician with preparation of implant and devices as needed, which includes preparation of ACL, Hamstring, Quad Tendon &/or Achilles grafts as directed.Post-operative care of the patient. This includes applying cast, dressing, slings, or immobilizers.Assist in maintaining hemostasis as directed by Physician.Assist in trouble shooting any medical situation that occurs in the OR.Cleaning of OR suiteRegular and predictable attendanceAbility to work in a cooperative manner with othersPerforms other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Completion of post secondary training in an accrediated surgical technology program (civilian or military) is required.
• Certified by NBSTSA; NSAA; ABSAORAny person who is grandfathered and demonstrates completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually or earns and maintains CST certification.
• A person who is grandfathered is:1) Any person who provides sufficient evidence that, prior to May 21, 2007, the person was at any time employed as a surgical technologist for not less than eighteen (18) months in the three years preceding May 21, 2007; or2) Any person who furnishes proof of completion of a surgical technology program that was in the process of becoming CAAHEP-accredited on July 1, 2006; or3) Any surgical technologist who began a surgical technology program prior to May 21, 2007 and completed such training by May 21, 2010.
• 1 years of Surgical Technologist experience required.
• Must be computer literate.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist and BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) with a completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant Program (Preferred).
• Orthopedic Surgical Technologist experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Surgical Team by ensuring all instruments/equipment are sterile and available for the case.
• Assists with positioning of the patient and maintaining of the patient and proper positioning during procedure. This includes dislocation/reduction of joints (ie; hip joint) rotation etc.
• Assists with maintaining exposure of the operative site via retraction of surgical site, and cauterization of vessels.
• Assist the surgical team with maintaining instrument placement and sterile field.
• Assist in pre-operative care to ensure prep of surgical site, moving and draping patient, placement of tourniquet, and removing cast.
• Maintains aseptic technique in relationship to the procedure and the operating field.
• Closes operative incisions as directed by the physician or resident.
• Prepares grafts by assisting physician with preparation of implant and devices as needed, which includes preparation of ACL, Hamstring, Quad Tendon &/or Achilles grafts as directed.
• Post-operative care of the patient. This includes applying cast, dressing, slings, or immobilizers.
• Assist in maintaining hemostasis as directed by Physician.
• Assist in trouble shooting any medical situation that occurs in the OR.
• Cleaning of OR suite
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• HRA Option
• Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Option
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Plan Matching + Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed