Surgical Assistant - OBGYN & Infertility (OGI)

Twin Cities Orthopedics•Maple Grove, MN

58d

About The Position

The Surgical Assistant will assist the surgeon/physician in the performance of surgical procedures. This is a casual position looking for availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays, flexible, hours will vary based upon business need. This position includes assisting with: Edina Specialty Surgery Center Maple Grove Hospital ASC Maple Grove Hospital Fairview Southdale Hospital OGI Edina & Maple Grove Robotic Certified Surgical First Assistant Certified Preferred ogi | Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare. Essential Functions: Possess a working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control, and is familiar with individual requirements and recommended practices of compliance. Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon, and other team members, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure. Demonstrate and maintain dexterity sufficient to successful completion of duties on each particular procedure. Any and all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
Graduate of a Surgical Assistant Program
Relevant operating room experience
Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
Complete job required training.
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours
Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Understand and execute a variety of instructions
Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
Work independently with minimal supervision
Travel to other work locations, if required

Nice To Haves

Certified as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) or as a Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), preferred.

Responsibilities

Possess a working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control, and is familiar with individual requirements and recommended practices of compliance.
Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon, and other team members, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure.
Demonstrate and maintain dexterity sufficient to successful completion of duties on each particular procedure.
Any and all other duties as assigned.