Certified Surgical Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Surgical Assistant / First Assistant serves as a member of the healthcare team and provides technical support to the surgeon, registered nurse, and anesthesiologist in the operating room. Assumes appropriate responsibilities in the perioperative area i.e. scrubbing, assist scrubbing, assist RN circulator, setting up and breaking down surgical procedures, pulling and putting away supplies, equipment and environmental service duties. Performs other duties as requested. Requires high degree of responsibility, confidentiality and discretion. Remains calm and effective in stressful situations and provides support in emergency situations. Ensures safe, effective and efficient patient care to achieve desired patient outcomes and optimal patient satisfaction. Able to prioritize, organize, multi-task, and take direction. Demonstrates attention to accuracy and detail. Supports the organization mission and vision. Promotes teamwork and functions as a team member providing care that encompasses compassion, collaboration and trust. Possesses a moral obligation to promote the welfare, health and safety of the patient, and to advocate on the patient's behalf whenever necessary. Job Domains Planning

• Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for use.
• Restock operating rooms as necessary to meet par levels.
• Assist other operating rooms for coverage.
• Prepare cases for next day.
• May operate sterilizer, lights, suction machine, and other designated equipment.
• Ensure patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond. Scrubbing
• Know principles and methods of sterilization.
• Perform hand scrub according to policy and procedure.
• Maintain integrity of instruments.
• Assist in gowning of other personnel and draping of patient.
• Anticipate surgeon's needs.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and/or assistant as appropriate.
• Communicate needs to circulators to ensure efficient and uninterrupted progress of procedure.
• Prepare and preserve specimens.
• Verify name, strength and dosage of medication with circulator; confirm and label and place on surgical field. Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledgeable of suture technique and retracting, able to close surgical incision.
• Knowledge of surgeon preferences, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Verbal skills to effectively listen and communicate.
• Math skills to count sponges, sutures, sharps and instrumentation accurately.
• Reading skills to read preference cards, charts and instructions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age specific criteria.
• Total Joint Experience Required Physical Characteristics
• See well enough to read written/typed material, monitors, gauges, printouts, computer screens, etc.
• Speak well enough to communicate with physicians, coworkers, patients and families.
• Hear well enough to interact with all contacts and hear alarms and monitor signals.
• Mobility to stand, walk, run, and respond quickly and carefully within the confines of the operating room and also in emergency situations.
• Mobility to bend, stoop, pull, and lift.
• Good eye/hand coordination.
• Ability to push/pull carts, beds, and other equipment.
• Ability to physically assist patients. Education/Experience
• Graduate of approved school and certified by examination from the National Surgical Assistant Association.
• One year of current CSA experience required in the OR setting.
• Total Joint Experience required.
• Annual completion of specified mandatory in-services.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Colorectal Surgery Gastroenterology Orthopedics Otolaryngology Plastic Surgery Podiatry Surgery Experience:

Operating Room:

1 year (Required) Orthopedic surgery: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Certified Surgical Assistant license (Required)

Work Location:

In person