MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Surgical Assistant

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeClinton, MD, USA$35.68 - $64.71 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
One to two years of experience demonstrating proficiency as a surgical technologist for major surgeries is required.
Certification in CST/CFA is preferred.
CPR for healthcare providers, including BLS and NRP, from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
Graduation from an accredited school of Surgical First Assist is required.
Ability to comprehend and follow the hospital's policies and procedures.
Ability to read, write, and speak or communicate in English to successfully perform the essential duties.
Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior consistent with the hospital's mission, values, and compliance obligations, and to exhibit trustworthiness, honesty, and integrity in daily activities.
Professionalism, courtesy, and customer service when interacting with patients, guests, and coworkers.
Ability to work effectively with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Documentation of proficiency as a scrub technologist for major surgeries.
Ability to apply asepsis and infection-control principles.
Knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and operative techniques for required procedures.
Ability to behave appropriately in stressful and emergent situations.
Ability to recognize safety hazards and initiate corrective action.
Knowledge of proper exposure techniques.
Suturing and surgical-site closure proficiency.
Knowledge of new technology.
Tact when dealing with difficult personalities.
Knowledge of effective hemostasis techniques.
Confidentiality when handling patient information.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with and work at the surgeon's direction during the intra-operative experience to support safe operations and optimal patient outcomes.
Handle tissue, provide exposure, use instruments, suture, and provide hemostasis within the scope of practice.
When not needed as a first assistant, take a scrub role.
With on-site supervision, prepare and administer specified intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections, including small amounts of local anesthetic, and establish a peripheral intravenous line.
Access the patient's chart for pertinent information.
Anticipate the surgeon's next move during surgery.
Work with multiple instruments and equipment.
Assist with operating-room setup and turnover.
Respond professionally to changing assignments.
Maintain safety consciousness in all operating-room activities.
Provide compassionate care.
Assist other team members proactively.
Assist operating-room leadership with cost-effective surgical methods and participate in evaluating products and their efficacy.
Suggest process improvements.
Recommend equipment and product standardization.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

One to two years of successful experience as a CST/CFA is preferred.

About the Job

General Summary of Position
The Surgical Assistant in surgery collaborates with the surgeon and the health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient. The Surgical Assistant practices in collaboration with and at the direction of the surgeon during the intra-operative experience. The Surgical Assistant may take a scrub rolewhen not needed as a first assistant. SCOPE OF PRACTICE: The Surgical Assistant may: Handle tissue. Provide exposure. Use instruments. Suture. Provide homeostasis. With on site supervision the Surgical Assistant may: Prepare and administer injections limited to intradermal subcutaneous and intramuscular ((deltoid gluteal vastus lateralis) to include small amounts of Local Anesthetic. Establish a peripheral intravenous line. The Surgical Assistant may access the patient's chart for pertinent information However may not participate in auto-transfusions inject/medicate a patient participate in pre surgical or post op care of the patient.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Functions as an Surgical Assistant

Anticipates next move in completion of patients surgery

Performs well with multiple instrumentation and equipment

Assist in room set up and turn over

Responds to a constantly changing assignment in a professional manner

Display safety consciousness in all activities in the Operating Room.

Provides care in a compassionate caring manner.

Assists other team members without being asked.

Assist the Operating Room Leadership with cost effective methods in surgical procedures participates in evaluations of products and their efficacy.

Makes suggestions for process improvements.

Makes recommendations for equipment/product standardization.

Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimal Qualifications
Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

1-2 years Experience of proficiency in the role of a surgical technologist for major surgeries required
1-2 years Successful experience as a CST/CFA F preferred

Licenses and Certifications

CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Qualifications for a CST/CFA should include but not limited to: Certification in CST/CFA. preferred
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required
Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical First Assist required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.
Ability to read write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.
Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission values and commitment to compliance with all federal state and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
Exhibits professionalism courtesy and excellent customer service while interacting with patients guests and co-workers.
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability of documentation of proficiency in the role of a scrub technologist for major surgeries.
Ability to apply principles of asepsis and infection control.
Ability and knowledge of surgical anatomy physiology pathophysiology and operative technique for all operative procedures in which the Surgical Assistant is required for.
Ability to behave appropriately in stressful and emergent situations.
Ability to recognize safety hazards and initiate corrective action.
Demonstrates knowledge in proper exposure techniques.
Demonstrates excellence in suturing and closing of surgical sites.
Demonstrates knowledge of new technology.
Demonstrates tact when dealing with difficult personality.
Demonstrates effective means of hemostasis.
Demonstrates confidential demeanor when dealing with patient information.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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