Surgical Assistant; CSA- Piedmont Orthopaedic PRN

Overview

Bon Secours is a faith-based and patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. The organization values compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect, and seeks people committed to our core values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship. The Surgical Assistant – Piedmont Orthopaedic role is an entry-level position focused on learning and growing in the provision of care to patients undergoing a surgical procedure under the supervision of the provider, in compliance with applicable regulations and organization policies.

• Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving according to policy. Routinely functions as first or second assist on assigned cases. Fulfills the scrub role as assigned, demonstrates knowledge and implementation of sterile technique. Checks instruments for 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 in line with hospital policy and government regulations to ensure confidentiality. Participates in unit and hospital efforts to reduce adverse patient care events. Participates in Universal Protocol procedures to assure correct site surgery.
• Communicates effectively with the circulating nurse regarding missing or malfunctioning instruments or potential sterility issues. Reports implants, devices, catheters, drains and packing as appropriate.
• Assists with OR case preparation: procures equipment and arranges proper placement in the OR per surgeon’s preference list; establishes and maintains the sterile field; assists with monitoring and maintaining the sterile field.
• Assists with patient positioning, skin clipping and prepping, Foley catheterization and draping.
• Under direct observation of the surgeon, may insert secondary trocars; place instruments through trocars; utilize power equipment and stapling devices (other than skin stapling); inject infiltration local anesthetic medications excluding Exparel. During procedures: use sponges and suction; perform cauterization; manipulate retractors; irrigate wound sites; handle suture materials; provide assistance securing drains to tissue. Close wounds under the surgeon’s supervision as applicable and apply appropriate dressings, including medicated dressings.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - NBSTSA or NSAA, or 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)

• One year health care experience (preferred)

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills
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• Monitor patient conditions during treatment
• Completes specific, routine tasks
• Requires basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skills
• May operate basic equipment/machinery
• Ability to follow instructions

Soft/Interpersonal Skills
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• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Demonstrates a caring attitude and intentional caring behaviors 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

None

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral…