Surgical Assistant, Operating Room, PRN, First Shift

Overview

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UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment. 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.

West Chester, OH, United States

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  High School Diploma/GED and completion of a formal surgical assisting program. Preferred:
  Associate degree.
• Must be certified in an approved Surgical Assistant program (e.g., CFA, SCS, CRNFA, RNFA or PA-C) within the first twelve months of employment. (
  
  Note:
  
  This requirement may be waived for any associates hired before January 1, 2000, or at the discretion of the Vice President of Perioperative Services.)
• BLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.
• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  1 year of experience.

• PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY):
  Engages in population appropriate communication; has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks; gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment; involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient; identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary; recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems; interprets population related data and plans care appropriately;
  
  identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely; recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Surgical Assistant
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrates advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology for all types of surgical procedures; under the direction of the surgeon, demonstrates ability to assist during surgical/invasive procedures by properly handling and using surgical instruments, manual dexterity with instrumentation, assisting with hemostasis, suctioning, exposure/retraction, handling tissue, suturing, and wound and skin closure; 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; demonstrates the ability to effectively function in the role of scrub person as needed; functions as a team member of the perioperative team to provide patient care; collaborates with the RN in the development and implementation of the plan of care;
  
  assists staff in sterile processing with assembling, organizing and keeping track of the location of DaVinci Robot Trays and instruments; organizes robot supply carts to maintain par levels; works in unison with Materials Management to order supplies and instruments for DaVinci trays and supply carts; assists the education department in teaching Novice Nurses the basics of the Operating Room and how to effectively act in the scrub role;
  
  effectively assists 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; other duties as necessary.
• Surgical Environment:
  Knowledge of, and assists as appropriate with…