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010 OhioHealth Corporation
Certified Surgical First Assist
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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.
$49,817 / year median in Ohio
+11% projected growth
Job Description
We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more
- in our careers and in our communities.
Job Description Summary:
This position is part-time, working 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday with a rotating day off and call-stay.SIGN-ON BONUS
$7500- External applicants may be eligible for a sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment.
Responsibilities And Duties:
Provides assistance to the surgeon providing exposure, hemostasis, and other technical skills. Provides wound exposure through proper use of retractors so surgeon may clearly view operative site. Through use of suction and sponges, provides a dry field of operation to permit optimum vision of tissue, viscera, vessels, etc. Provides hemostasis by use of clamps, cautery, ligation Completes closure of fascia, subcutaneous tissue and skin under the direction of the surgeon Competent in 4-6 service lines, one of which must be advanced orthopedics, soft tissue robotics, complex cardiovascular, or neurosurgery (cranial). Assumes other tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility when assigned by supervising physician. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any timeMinimum Qualifications:
Associate's Degree:
Surgical TechnologyBLS- Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association, CST
- Certified Surgical Tech