Surgical Assistant - Mary Immaculate Hospital

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Surgical Assistant

Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Virginia

Full time, Days (Monday to Friday, 7AM to 3PM; on call required which includes once shift per week and one holiday per year)

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Surgical Assistant serves in the assistant role in the provision of care to patients undergoing a surgical procedure under the supervision of the provider in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. The Surgical Assistant is an entry-level practitioner and focused on learning and growing in this role.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA), or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (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)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program (required)

Work Experience

One year health care experience (preferred)

Essential Job Functions

• Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving according to policy. Routinely functions as first or second assist on assigned cases. Functions in the Surgical Tech capacity fulfilling the scrub role as assigned, demonstrating knowledge and implementation of sterile technique. Checks all instruments to ensure they are in 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 based on hospital policy and government regulations to assure information is kept confidential. Participates in unit and hospital efforts to reduce adverse patient care events. Actively participates in the Universal Protocol procedures that assure correct site surgery.

• Communicates effectively with the circulating nurse upon observance of any missing or malfunctioning instruments and/or indication of any compromise to sterility. Reports any implants device, catheters, drains and packing circulator.

• Assists with OR case preparation: Utilizes surgeon's preference list to procure equipment and arrangeproper placement in the OR; Utilizesaseptic technique when establishingthe sterile field, opening supplies and instruments; Assists with monitoring and maintainingthe sterile field.

• Assists with patient positioning, skin clipping and prepping, foley catheterization and draping.

• Under the direct observation of the surgeon, may: Insertsecondary trocars; Place instruments through trocars; Utilize power equipment and stapling devices (other than skin stapling); Inject infiltration local anesthetic medications excluding Exparel. During surgical procedures: Use sponges and suction; Cauterization processes; Appropriately place and manipulate retractors (with or without padding); Irrigate the wound site(s); Cut suture material, handle hemostats, and tie suture; Provides assistance securing drains to tissue. Closes the surgical wound: May assist suture closing of fascia layer under the direct observation of the surgeon; Sutures the subcutaneous tissues and skin including with the use of a skin stapler if needed. Applies appropriate wound dressings, including medicated dressings.

• Assists the team members in selecting and preparing necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures. Anticipates, assists, and provides for the surgeon's needs to include draping, correct instruments, and supplies.Participates in room turnover procedures including set-up and clean-up protocols.

• Supports nursing staff's efforts to exceed patient satisfaction rates for the nursing unit. Supports efforts to exceed targets for employee engagement, recruitment, and retention for the department. Strives to provide quality patient care that is cost effective by cooperating with efforts to appropriately manage the use of valuable hospital and human resources

• Achieves outcomes that consistently meet or exceed generally accepted clinical standards for the discipline. Participates in relevant quality improvement activities and unit performance.

• Serves as a preceptor for students and new Surgical Assistants.

• Takes call as required by department.

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.

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What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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 you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . 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 recruitment@mercy.com