Surgical Assistant - Southampton Memorial Hospital

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As a faithbased and patientfocused organization Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Surgical Assistant Southampton Memorial Hospital

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Utilizes advanced knowledge and experience to assess the health needs of patients collaborates with health team members to coordinate patient care anticipates the needs of the surgeon and utilizes training as a Certified Surgical First Assistant or Certified First Assistant to improve overall quality of care for the patients.

Employment Qualifications

• High School Graduate; Graduate from an accredited school of Certified Surgical First Assistant or Certified First Assistant or military equivalent.
• Current Certified Surgical First Assistant or Certified First Assistant.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Previous experience in the Perioperative setting with a minimum of 2 years experience as a Surgical Technologist or as approved by the Administrative Director. Expertise in the specialty area of interest preferred.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in surgical specialties of General Gynecologic Orthopaedic Otolaryngology Neurosurgical Plastic Oral Vascular Thoracic Urological and Cardiac utilizing training as a Certified Surgical First Assistant or Certified First Assistant.
• Demonstrates the ability knowledge and skills to work with diverse populations including children adolescents adults and geriatrics and integrates individual patient/surgeon preferences into the plan of care.
• Helps to positions patients provides protection of pressure points keeps body parts in proper alignment and modifies positioning to reduce potential injury. Assists in prepping and draping patients for the surgical procedure.
• Demonstrates competency in visualization (retraction of tissue) to expose anatomy without causing undue pressure on organs and tissue of the operative site during the operative procedure.
• Demonstrates competency in the proper techniques to assist the surgeon in providing hemostasis (clamping/tying and/or electrosurgery) to control blood loss during the surgical procedure.
• Demonstrates competency in the appropriate techniques to assist with dissection and closure of body planes (suturing).
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of normal and pathological anatomy and physiology.
• Follows medical / surgical asepsis during procedures and follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures.
• Works with other team members in the selection and preparation of routine supplies instruments and equipment for surgical procedures. Ensures that additional case specific supplies instrumentation and equipment are readily available in the room.
• Participates and encourages teammates in effectively completing room turnover procedures to include setup and cleanup protocols including but not limited to putting away supplies and equipment.
• The Certified Surgical First Assistant or Certified First Assistant demonstrates expertise in patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and the surgeon performing the procedure.
• Anticipates and performs tasks that help promote and maintain a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients staff surgeons and self.
• Acts and communicates in a professional and respectful manner with patients physicians and other hospital personnel to enhance a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect and trust among members of the patient care team.
• Utilizes professional practice standards (AORN AST etc. in the delivery of care and for selfassessment. Holds others accountable to the same standards.
• Takes the initiative to identify problems offer appropriate solutions and follow up with necessary interventions in a timely manner under the direction of the RN or Supervisor.
• Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts and good judgment within the Certified Surgical First Assistant or Certified First Assistant scope of practice.
• Provides support for new initiatives and assists with positive change management by adapting to the demands of the situation.

• Supports surgical services efforts to exceed patient satisfaction rates for the individual facility consistently using scripted language that promotes excellent patient satisfaction responses.

• Supports efforts to exceed targets for employee engagement recruitment and retention for the individual facility. Speaks positively about the department the organization and the initiatives underway.

• Adheres to Southampton Medical Center rules regulations and policies.

Other Job Functions

• Access to storage areas with minimal risk medications while performing job duties as assigned.
• Transportation of medications from pharmacy to appropriate medication storage area.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Assists and supports other departments as needed.
• Assists with transport of patients to and from surgery while protecting patients sensitivities and right to privacy.
• Provides support for new initiatives and assists with positive change management by adapting to the demands of the situation.

Bon Secours 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.

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It 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 .