Surgical Assistant, Operating Room, Full-time, Second Shift

The Surgical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care before, during, and after surgery. The primary purpose of this position is to perform tasks which permit the surgeon to complete an efficient and safe operation.

Requirements

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology for all types of surgical procedures
• Able to anticipate the needs of the patient and surgeon
• Demonstrates knowledge in aseptic technique utilized to prepare sterile table/field
• Assists with maintaining surgical field
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the instruments/supplies/equipment used within the surgical environment
• Obtains appropriate information to anticipate needs throughout the case
• Collaborates with the RN in the development and implementation of the plan of care
• Assist staff in sterile processing with assembling, organizing and keeping track of the location of Davinci Robot Trays and instruments.
• Organize Robot supply carts to maintain par levels.
• Work in unison with Materials Management to order supplies and instruments for Davinci trays and supply carts.
• Assist the education department in teaching Novice Nurses the basics of the Operating Room and how to effectively act in the scrub role.
• Effectively assist the doctor in the Davinci Robot cases.
• Must have adequate dexterity and fine motor skills in laparoscopic/Robot cases.
• Competency in placing clips under the supervision of the attending surgeon.
• Competency in firing staple loads under supervision of the attending surgeon.
• Participates in proper specimen identification/documentation labeling of specimens, to assure positive patient outcome
• Ability to fulfill on-call requirements
• Facilitates a clean, safe and organized environment
• Uses supplies, materials & equipment economically
• Participates in OR turnovers, stores and puts away extra supplies

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan