Surgical Assistant - Clermont Hospital
Surgical Assistant - Clermont Hospital
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days/Evenings (United States of America)Mercy Health Clermont Hospital
Surgical Assistant Full Time Days
**Up to $20000 Sign On Bonus Available**
The Surgical Assistant functions as the first/second assist during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials privileges expertise education and competency verification.Functions as a member of the surgical team in room preparation turnover and facilitation of the daily surgery schedule.
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology relating to surgical procedures.Displays ability to relate knowledge to assist the surgeon.Positions patient on the operating room table maintaining proper body alignment. Assists with providing the patient with a safe and supportive environment by demonstrating and understanding of patient rights abuse and appropriate interventions and Advance Directives.
- Functions as a first/second assistant by providing exposure through correct use of instruments retractors suction and sponging techniques as directed by the surgeon.Handling and dissecting tissues as directed by the surgeon.Clamping blood vessels coagulating bleeding points and ligating vessels as directed by the surgeon.Place drains and suture muscle facia subcutaneous and skin as direction by the surgeon.
- Serves as a resource to peers colleagues and others in relation to first/second assist activities.Demonstrates and promotes teamwork. Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as applicable.Use problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members. Promotes cost containment efforts.
- Maintains regulatory credentialing and privileging requirements necessary for practice as a first assist.Participate in ongoing education and competency verification activities.Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
Schedule Requirements:
- Weekly On Call requirements with 30 minute response time
- Weekend Rotation
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Required Minimum Education:Vocational/Technical Degree
Specialty/Major:Graduate of a Surgical Assistant program or equivalent
Preferred Education:4 year/Bachelors Degree
Specialty/Major:Graduate of a Surgical Assistant program or equivalent
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS(must be nonexpired/active unless otherwise stated):
Required:BLS
Preferred:CST or CSA CSFA SAC or equivalent certification
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Years and Type of Experience:2 years of perioperative experience
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word)
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Inpatient Surgery ClermontIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
