Surgical First Assist, Evening Shift, Surgical Services

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

8d•$40 - $60

About The Position

Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire an experienced Surgical First Assistant for our Surgical Services Department who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As a Surgical First Assistant you will: Provide visualization of the operative site by: Appropriate placement and securing of retractors; packing with sponges and/ or lap. Packs; Manipulation of tissues; suctioning, sponging and /or irrigating. Utilize appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis by: Permanent: Clamping and /or cauterizing vessels or tissue; tying and /or ligating clamped vessels or tissues; applying hemostatic clips; Placing local hemostatic agents. Assist the OR team in setting up the operating room for surgical procedures, collaborates with the surgical team in selecting the appropriate equipment and positioning devises for the surgery. Anticipates additional instrument and supplies needed during the procedure. Collaborates with the surgical team when positioning the patient making certain the body is in proper alignment, pressure points are padded, circulation and nerve impingement are not compromised, and the position provides exposure for the surgical procedure and anesthesia access. Follows surgeon position preferences and well as patient comfort and safety. Anticipate surgeons/physicians moves in an expeditious manner. Close body planes utilizing appropriate techniques. Applies appropriate wound dressings: liquid, spray, absorbent material and immobilization dressings. Introduces self to the patient and answers any questions that may arise or directs questions to the licensed personnel who may be able to provide answers. Work collaboratively with the surgical team to expedite safe surgical care. Transport patient to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) with the assistance of the anesthesia provider. Assist in prepping the OR for the next patient.

Requirements

Formal working knowledge; equivalent to an Associate’s degree; requires knowledge of a specialized field
3 years of experience
Certification conferred by ABSA, NBSTSA or NSSA
Graduate of CAAHEP Surgical Assistant program recognized by US Dept. Of Ed.
Initial Certification CSFA, CSA or SA-C
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Maintain mandated Certification competencies & CEU’s.
Cert. conferred by NBSTSA, ABSA or NSSA

Nice To Haves

ACLS preferred. Obtain in fist year

Responsibilities

Provide visualization of the operative site
Assist with hemostasis
Assist the OR team in setting up the operating room for surgical procedures
Collaborate with the surgical team when positioning the patient
Anticipate surgeons/physicians moves in an expeditious manner
Close body planes utilizing appropriate techniques
Apply appropriate wound dressings
Introduce self to the patient and answer questions
Work collaboratively with the surgical team to expedite safe surgical care
Transport patient to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Assist in prepping the OR for the next patient

Benefits

Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Free Employee parking
Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
Paid Time Off
Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support