Surgical Assistant - Mary Immaculate Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Newport News, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Assistant Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Virginia Part-time, Days (24 hours/week, Twice a week from 7AM to 7PM, weekends as needed) Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Surgical Assistant serves in the assistant role in the provision of care to patients undergoing a surgical procedure u nder the supervision of the provider in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization . The Surgical Assistant is an entry-level practitioner and focuse d on learning and growing in this role .

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association ( preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• I f employed in V irginia, must be registered with the Virgin i a Boa rd of Medicine. (required)

Nice To Haves

• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA), or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) ( ) ( if hired in Virginia prior to July 1, 2020, preferred; if hired in Cincinnati, preferred)
• One year health care experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving according to policy .
• Routinely functions as f irst or s econd assist on assigned cases .
• Functions in the Surgical Tech capacity fulfilling the scrub role as assigned, demonstrating knowledge and implementation of sterile technique.
• Checks all instruments to ensure they are in proper working order prior to use .
• Assists with sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per policy and procedures .
• Handles specimens in accordance with hospital policy and procedure .
• Protects patient information based on hospital policy and government regulations to assure information is kept confidential .
• Participates in unit and hospital efforts to reduce adverse patient care events .
• Actively participates in the Universal Protocol procedures that assure correct site surgery .
• Communicates effectively with the circulating nurse upon observance of any missing or malfunctioning instruments and/or indication of any compromise to sterility .
• Reports any implants device, catheters, drains and packing circulator.
• Assists with OR case preparation: Utilizes surgeon’s preference list to procure equipment and arrange proper placement in the OR; U tilizes aseptic technique when e stablishing the sterile field, opening supplies and instruments; Assists with monitoring and m aintaining the sterile field .
• Assists with patient positioning, skin clipping and prepping, foley catheterization and draping.
• Under the direct observation of the surgeon, may : Insert secondary trocars; Place instruments through trocars; Utilize power equipment and stapling devices (other than skin stapling); Inject infiltration local anesthetic medications excluding Exparel .
• During surgical procedures: Use sponges and suction; Cauterization processes; Appropriately place and manipulate retractors (with or without padding); Irrigate the wound site(s); Cut suture material, handle hemostats, and tie suture; Provide s assistance securing drains to tissue .
• Closes the surgical wound: May assist suture closing of fascia layer under the direct observation of the surgeon; Sutures the subcutaneous tissues and skin including with the use of a skin stapler if needed .
• Applies appropriate wound dressings, including medicated dressings .
• Assists the team members in selecting and preparing necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures .
• Anticipates, assists , and provides for the surgeon's needs to include draping, correct instruments, and supplies .
• Participates in room turnover procedures including set-up and clean-up protocols .
• Supports nursing staff’s efforts to exceed patient satisfaction rates for the nursing unit .
• Supports efforts to exceed targets for employee engagement, recruitment, and retention for the department .
• Strives to provide quality patient care that is cost effective by cooperating with efforts to appropriately manage the use of valuable hospital and human resources
• Achieves outcomes that consistently meet or exceed generally accepted clinical standards for the discipline .
• Participates in relevant quality improvement activities and unit performance .
• Serves as a preceptor for students and new Surgical Assistants .
• Takes call as required by department.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees