Surgical Assistant, 30 hours, 7a-5:30p, call required
Surgical Assistant, 30 hours, 7a-5:30p, call required
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Job Description
Provides support for surgical procedures by serving as general assistant to nurses and physicians during surgical procedures and prepares operating rooms with necessary equipment instruments and supplies
Education and Training
- Completion of an approved surgical assistant program and certification as a Certified Surgical Assistant
Experience
- One (1) year Surgical Assistant experience in a hospital Operating Room
Other Skills Competencies and Qualifications
- Ability to operate sterilizers adjust operating tables and accessory devices handles instruments position patients for maximum exposure of operative site and perform subcutaneous and ski closure techniques.
- Knowledge of anatomy and purpose of procedure.
- Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for selfrespect and dignity.
- Ability to work well within a team environment by accepting and offering honest and constructive feedback; by supporting team goals and encouraging other team members; and by collaborating with patient care team members to consolidate work solve problems create new methods and /or reduce costs.
- Ability to understand and carry out the vision of patient care at Western Reserve Hospital to create a patient care environment which is focused on the needs and expectations of the patient our customer.
- Ability to take initiative to contribute beyond the scope of formal duties (e.g. suggesting innovative ideas and providing feedback on a teams direction).
- Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on services as is common with changing reimbursement and managed care targets.
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time frequent pushing pulling and lifting of patients cleaning equipment and materials.
- Ability to coordinate communication information for personnel physicians and patients.
- Attain BLSC certification during initial training period and maintain certification thereafter.
- Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy.
- Performs other related duties of a similar nature as required.
Employment Type
Part-Time
