Surgical First Assist (PA-C or RNFA)

Proliance Surgeons•Kirkland, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The certified Physician Assistant is a critical part of our team of committed, self-motivated people who provide critical services to promote and maintain our service, care, and our values. The role of the Proliance certified Physician Assistant is well-rounded, ideal for a self-motivated person who wants to maximize their skill set and expand their clinical knowledge. In this role, you will act as first assistant in the ASC operating room and provide clinic-based care and post-operative care; and may provide surgical assistance in the hospital OR, and/or perform rounding on patients within the hospital. This is primarily a surgical assist role in the OR with occasional rounding on hospital patients. No regular time seeing patients in an ambulatory clinical setting will be required. There is opportunity to participate, however, in a weekend walk-in urgent care clinic for additional compensation.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited Physician’s Assistant Program
Washington State Physician Assistant License, Current
Current Certification as a physician assistant by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Current CPR and BLS from the American Heart Association
Advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills required
Ability to listen, interact and communicate verbally and in writing
Comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, techniques, Standards of Care, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies as they directly correlate to the specialty.
Superior customer service skills
Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, composure and cooperation; working well with all patients, physicians and staff.
Advanced understanding of and adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)
Using time efficiently, with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and completion
Ability to manage multiple factors for the best result.
Resourcefulness in addressing first level problems and tenacity to see things through to solution.
Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective.
Able to adapt to change, delays or unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindset.
Clear oral and written communication
Ability to provide feedback to improve performance.
Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision.

Nice To Haves

Two years prior experience in surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as first assistant in the ASC operating room and provide clinic-based care and post-operative care.
Provide surgical assistance in the hospital OR, and/or perform rounding on patients within the hospital.
Greet/identify patient & complete and document an accurate history and physical examination of patients; may include moving and positioning patients.
Conduct comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develop patient care plans.
Order and interpret tests, treatments, and therapies, within the scope of practice.
Prescribe medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides according to clinical privileges.
Administer and/or inject medications.
Perform wound care; apply or remove casting, splinting, wound dressing; suture and staple removal, etc.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding the total treatment plan & therapeutic regimes.
Provide clear, concise, and accurate information regarding patient care in the medical record.
Obtain/maintain technical familiarity and proficiency for specific surgical procedures prior to their performance.
Remain proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines.
Assist in Surgical Procedures.
Perform hospital rounds, including patient care, charting & all paperwork/documentation, and interacting with the patient and family/caregivers, staff, consultants, and discharge planners.
Initiate Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations.
Provide education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials.
Provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under a patient’s care plan.
Advocate for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the health care profession.
Integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.
Seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
Establish an effective relationship with the supervising physician.
Complete duties and assist others as directed.
Follow all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real-time and outlined in Associate Handbook.