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Surgical assistant

Quick overview

The Surgical Assistant is responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients, collaborating with the surgeon to safely perform operative procedures for optimal patient outcomes. This role also involves assisting other healthcare providers, training new team members, and participating in complex cases and performance improvement projects.

Requirements summary

Candidates must graduate from an accredited surgical assistant program, hold current CPR certification, and be certified by a CAAHEP-accredited program. Two years of clinical experience as a Surgical Assistant is preferred, and the applicant must be willing to work with acutely ill patients in emergency situations.

professional certificateTeamworkContinuing EducationIndependent WorkTrainingCollaborationDirect Patient CarePatient OutcomesIndirect Patient CareEmergency Situations ManagementAcutely Ill Patient CareOperative Procedure AssistanceHealthcare Provider AssistanceComplex Cases ParticipationPI Projects ParticipationDirect Supervision Adherence

Job description

Surgical services

Surgical
Assistant
Status: Full time;
Hours: Varied;hours
PER
PAY: 80

Position Summary

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 Miami Valley Hospital. The SA will be responsible for maintaining continuing education.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS • Education

Graduation from an accredited school of surgical assistant or Graduate of a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) surgical assistant program.
Licensure: Not applicable
Certification: Current CPR certification. Certified as a Surgical Assistant from a program accredited from the CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) required.
Experience: Two years clinical experience as a Surgical Assistant preferred.
Skills/Other:
Must be willing to work with acutely ill patients, including emergency situations. Works independently as well as functioning as a team member.
Reference of collaborating physician IF they have been in this role