Surgical First Assistant

Graham Regional Medical Center•Graham, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

A member of the Surgical team that works closely with the surgeon during invasive/minimally invasive procedures. They anticipate the needs of the surgical team and during an operation, assist the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, holding open incisions, stopping bleeding, closing the incision, plus other functions as determined by the primary surgeon. Primarily Interacts with: administration, physicians, medical staff, employees, patients, and visitors.

Requirements

OR-tech graduate of an accredited surgical first assistant program.
BLS certification required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in orthopedics and general surgery preferred.
Must be committed to quality and patient safety at all times.
Excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written English.
Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, electronic medical documentation, and email.
Must be effective at adjusting to change, prioritizing duties, handling stress and effectively communicating face-to-face and/or over the telephone.
Must be able to work independently, and flexibly, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
Must be able to manage several interruptions throughout the shift.
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
Must have strong time management skills.
Must be able to work under pressure while interacting in a helpful, courteous manner with a high degree of patient contact.
Sufficient hearing, vision and dexterity to perform duties safely.
Walking: 20
Squatting: 20
Standing: 90
Pulling: 10
Kneeling: 20
Reaching: 80
Sitting: 20
Lifting up to 50lbs: 40
Pushing: 10
Wrist/Finger Movements: 90
Bending: 50
Climbing: 1
Stress Level Moderate to High
Quality
Service Excellence
Compassion
Professionalism
Fiscal Responsibility
GrahamRMC Orientation
Department Orientation
Falling Star Program
Safety Storm Program
BLS/CPR
As needed to maintain certification/ licensure of position
Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of experience in orthopedics and general surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the surgeon during procedures and pass needed instruments, provide retraction, cut suture, and other duties within the scope of practice.
Demonstrate strict aseptic technique during intraoperative phase including surgical hand scrub, gown and gloving (open and closed) of self and other team members.
Drape or assist in draping of the patient for surgical procedures.
Identify and safely and correctly handle instruments during procedures
Verify integrity of sterile packages and verify expiration dates of all items introduced into the sterile field.
Open sterile instrument packs, drapes, solutions, and supplies while maintaining sterility during transfer into the sterile field.
Properly connect sterile devices and equipment from sterile field to non-sterile sources (suction, bovie, camera, light, etc.).
Safely handle and prepare medications used in the sterile field.
Identify, prepare, and pass suture to surgeon.
Participate in counting of sponges, needles, and instruments according to departmental policy.
Recognize and verbalize breaks in sterile technique by self and others.
Properly care for tissue specimens, including packaging.
Apply sterile dressings at the end of procedure without contamination of the dressing or the operative site.
Properly prep the operative site when necessary.
Assist in circulating in the operating suite under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
Properly utilize electrocautery unit according to departmental policy.
Responsible for positioning patient to maintain circulation and access for surgeon, to include immobilizing patients on the operating table.
Perform or aid in patient suction, draining and irrigation.
Participate in annual peer competency review process.
Participate in educational programs and in-service meetings as required.
Provide exemplary customer service.
Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA.
Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good employee relations, inter-departmental objectives and infection control policies.
Cordially demonstrate timeliness and professionalism in appearance, communications, and actions during all interactions and with all individuals and entities.
Solve practical problems, dealing with a variety of issues, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.
Attend meetings as required.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Demonstrate continuous commitment to the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment that is compliant with applicable regulatory agency requirements.
Follow established infection control procedures.
Ensure the effective and safe use of all equipment used in his/her activities, if applicable.
Adhere to the assigned schedule and report to work on-time.
Abide by the requirements set forth in the Code of Conduct and report suspected violations of the Code of Conduct.
Recognize, appreciate and incorporate a patient's and family's unique differences, such as culture, spiritual beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic status, age, and values, into an individualized plan of care or plan of action.