Surgical First Assistant - CVOR
Location: Charleston South Carolina
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Job Summary:
Assist the surgeon during surgery. Ensure the availability and functioning of surgical equipment used in surgical procedures. Transport patient to and from operating room, preps patient prior to surgery, serves as first or second assistant to the surgeon during the surgical procedure.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME
1. Serve as first or second assistant during routine or emergency surgical procedures. First Assistant
Duties include placing sutures, operating staplers, opening and closing incisions at the direction of the
surgeon with the surgeon present, cauterizing vessels, pl! acing drains, dressings and other activities
as directed by the primary surgeon. Second Assistant Duties include positioning and prepping the
patient, aspirating and sponging blood and fluids, wound and organ retraction, tying knots, cutting
sutures and any other activity as directed by the primary surgeon. 30%
2. Ensure the operating room has all the equipment required for specific procedure and obtains x-rays
and medical records for the physician’s review. Ensure the work environment is free of unsafe
conditions, clutter and practices. Evaluates work conditions to ensure safe practices, infection control
policies and procedures and life and fire safety programs are met. 15%
3. Transport patient to the operating room with the assistance of the circulating nurse or the anesthesiologist. Perform surgical preps including draping patient as appropriate for surgical
procedure. 15%
4. Harvest saphenous vein for performance of CABG at the direction ! of the primary surgeon and
assist with the placement of extracorporeal circulation.10%
5. Assure all patient charges are tracked and accounted for properly. 10%
6. Maintain service records and reports for administrative and regulatory purposes and monitor
inventory levels and supply usage to ensure efficient and cost effective utilization of resources.
10%
7. Anticipates/plans for regulatory changes and space needs affecting the service. Identifies need for
program expansion and development to improve services to customers (patients, physicians and
community. 10%
Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Must meet one of the following:
1. LPN or Surgical Tech with five years of current experience and certification as a Surgical First Assist.
2. RN who has com! pleted a Surgical First Assist program (certification is preferred)
3. Physician Assistant with experience in surgical assisting preferred
4. Nurse Practitioner who has completed a Surgical First Assist program
5. High school education with completion of Surgical First Assist program, five years of current experience and certification as a Surgical First Assist.
MUST HAVE RECENT EVH EXPERIEINCE AND BE ABLE TO "HIT THE GROUND RUNNING"
Experience: Clinical experience as a surgical assistant preferred
Licensure/Certification: Certified surgical assistant and clinical licensures as appropriate with the above
Education. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
Knowledge/Skills: Extensive knowledge of the clinical aspects of surgery. Knowledge of anatomy and
physiology. Skilled in preparing and maintaining effective working ! relationships with patients, medical staff and coworkers. Ability to re! act calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Knowledgeable in basic nursing care, as well as scope and responsibility of Advanced Practice Nurse. Knowledge of the professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going patient care. Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions. Skill in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, hospital, medical staff and the public. Ability to analyze situations and apply critical thinking. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to
react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
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This vacancy starts available on: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 04:37:19 GMT
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