Surgical Assistant I (Intern)

Job Title

• Surgical
• Assistant (Intern)
• Job
• Location:
• Oral
• Surgery
• Hawaii,
• Hilo,
• HI
• Job
• Type:
• Seasonal
• Paid
• Intern
• Summary:
• Surgical
• Responsibilities:
• Assist Surgeon during consultations and treatment.
• Basic lab duties (Impressions, pouring up/trimming models).
• Proper instrument cleaning in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols
• Autoclave operation and function
• Surgical tray set-up
• Identification of instruments used in the clinic.
• Room set up/break down for IV anesthesia and surgery.
• Seat patient and perform pre-op set-up.
• Review charts.
• Nitrous oxide set-up.
• Properly positioning restraints.
• Support airway for sedated patients.
• Ability to circulate and retrieve instruments.
• Excellent patient care & communication.

Non-Surgical Responsibilities

• Restock supplies, forms, handouts, and rooms.
• Take vital signs.
• Familiar with all forms and handouts (procedure-based, consent forms, etc.)
• Aware of and in compliance with OSHA requirements (e.g. personal protection)
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing, and charting.
• Make follow up phone calls to patients.
• Greet patients and make them feel comfortable.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required or willing to obtain.
• Great organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to provide excellent patient care, even under stressful circumstances.