Surgical First Assistant

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper • Culpeper, VA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct and indirect supervision of the attending physician and in a cohesive manner with all surgical staff functions in a surgical assist role, the Surgical Assistant assists the team in providing quality individualized patient care during all phases of the patient' surgical experience. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the patients served. Assesses data reflective of the patient' status and interpret the information needed to identify each patient' requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and provides services as described in the department' policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a recognized First Assist program with National Certification or RN required.
• Or, if a physician from another country and practicing in the United States as a First Assistant, this is acceptable.
• Certified Surgical Fist Assist or RN Fist Assist required
• Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing.
• Demonstrate effective and appropriate customer service skills, verbal and nonverbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, and time management skills.
• Ability to first assist and scrub tech experience to be able to independently scrub Orthopedics, General, Robotics, Vascular, Gynecological, and Spine cases.
• Constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping.
• Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years of experience assisting - Preferred
• N/A

Responsibilities

• Assists the team in providing quality individualized patient care during all phases of the patient' surgical experience.
• Assesses data reflective of the patient' status and interpret the information needed to identify each patient' requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and provides services as described in the department' policies and procedures.
• Assists with various types of surgical operations providing technically skilled duties, serving as first assist.
• Covers first assist call as needed.
• May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention.
• On call responsibilities as directed.
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED