SURGICAL TECH IV
About The Position
The Surgical Assistant (SA) will be responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients based on established standards. The SA will collaborate with the surgeon in performing an operative procedure in a safe manner with optimal outcomes for the patient whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are potentially compromised. The SA provides assistance to other health care providers such as Registered Nurses, anesthesia staff, surgeons and other professionals. Additionally, the Surgical Assistant provides orient/training to new team members, participates in very complex cases, and actively participates in PI projects. SA works under the license and direct supervision of the surgeon. The SA will be responsible for knowledge and implementation of the mission, vision and values of Premier Health Partners. The SA will be responsible for maintaining continuing education
Requirements
- Diploma Program - Surgical Assistant program must be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)
- Current CPR is required.
Nice To Haves
- Associates Degree in the field of Surgical Technology
- Military Training
- 5 or more years of experience without a degree.
Responsibilities
- Direct and indirect care of patients based on established standards.
- Collaborate with the surgeon in performing an operative procedure in a safe manner with optimal outcomes
- Provides assistance to other health care providers such as Registered Nurses, anesthesia staff, surgeons and other professionals.
- Provides orient/training to new team members
- Participates in very complex cases
- Actively participates in PI projects.
- Responsible for knowledge and implementation of the mission, vision and values of Premier Health Partners.
- Responsible for maintaining continuing education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
