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Huntsville Hospital Health System
Surgical Services Educator - Helen Keller - Operating Room - FT - Shift 1
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What they do
A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
$39,145 / year median in Alabama
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Reports to the Director of Surgical Services. Functions in collaboration with other OR specialty coordinators to coordinate/facilitate education, communication, quality/performance improvement, and department survey readiness (TJC and CMS). Demonstrates through behavior Helen Keller Hospital's mission, vision and values as outlined in this document, Employee Handbook and the Power of Excellence.
Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience RequiredEducation:
Current Alabama RN license or a current RN multi-state licenseExperience:
Extensive perioperative experience. Demonstrates leadership ability. Management experience desirable. Teaching ability strongly preferred.Additional Skills/Abilities:
BCLS required (must be completed within the Orientation Period). BCLS instructor preferred, ACLS preferred, CNOR preferred, demonstrated ability to lead and work within a team, demonstrated ability to manage projects, excellent oral and written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft office applications as well as the facilities systems.Benefits
- Dental Insurance