Surgical Assistant - Inpatient Surgery - Maryview Medical Center in Todmorden

The Surgical Assistant serves in the assistant role in the provision of care to patients undergoing a surgical procedure under the supervision of the provider in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and within the policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization. The Surgical Assistant is an entry-level practitioner and focused on learning and growing in this role.

Essential Functions

• Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving according to policy. Routinely functions as first or second assist on assigned cases. Functions in the Surgical Tech capacity fulfilling the scrub role as assigned, demonstrating knowledge and implementation of sterile technique. Checks all instruments to ensure they are in proper working order prior to use. Assists with sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per policy and procedures. Handles specimens in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Protects patient information based on hospital policy and government regulations to assure information is kept confidential. Participates in unit and hospital efforts to reduce adverse patient care events. Actively participates in the Universal Protocol procedures that assure correct site surgery.
• Communicates effectively with the circulating nurse upon observance of any missing or malfunctioning instruments and/or indication of any compromise to sterility. Reports any implants device, catheters, drains and packing circulator.
• Assists with OR case preparation: Utilises surgeon’s preference list to procure equipment and arrange proper placement in the OR; Utilises aseptic technique when establishing the sterile field, opening supplies and instruments; Assists with monitoring and maintaining the sterile field.
• Assists with patient positioning, skin clipping and prepping, foley catheterization and draping.
• Under the direct observation of the surgeon, may: Insert secondary trocars; Place instruments through trocars; Utilise power equipment and stapling devices (other than skin stapling); Inject infiltration local anesthetic medications excluding Exparel. During surgical procedures: Use sponges and suction; Cauterization processes; Appropriately place and manipulate retractors (with or without padding); Irrigate the wound site(s); Cut suture material, handle hemostats, and tie suture; Provides assistance securing drains to tissue. Closes the surgical wound: May assist suture closing of fascia layer under the direct observation of the surgeon; Sutures the subcutaneous tissues and skin including with the use of a skin stapler if needed. Applies appropriate wound dressings, including medicated dressings.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA), or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) (required) (if hired in Virginia prior to July 1, 2020, preferred; if hired in Cincinnati, preferred).
• If employed in Virginia, must be registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine. (required)

Experience

• One year health care experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills: Monitor patient conditions during treatment; Completes specific, routine task; Requires basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skill; May operate basic equipment/machinery; Ability to Follow Instructions.
• Soft/Interpersonal Skills: Attention to detail; Critical thinking; Teamwork; Conflict resolution; Active listening; Relationship building; Demonstrates a caring attitude and intentional caring behaviours in interpersonal interactions and patient/family care; Communicates clearly all pertinent patient information to other members of the health care team; Possess Surgical Conscience; Anticipate Needs; Flexible; Assists with performing circulator skills and tasks; Takes direction; Able to work under pressure; Professionalism; Move with a sense of urgency.

Training

• None

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.