Surgical Assistant (SA), Full Time, First Shift

UC Health is hiring a Full-time Surgical Assist (SA) to join the Operating Room at West Chester Hospital. This is a first shift position. 

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The Operating Room Surgical Assistant will support West Chester Hospital's Operating Room (OR) and Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures. The nurse's main duty is as circulators. Scrub is not a requirement. The OR is a 9 room OR. Our highest volume comes from orthopedics and sports medicine. Other procedures include ears, oral, spine, plastic, podiatry, bariatric, robotic, GYN, and urology procedures. 

About West Chester Hospital   

West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.  West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. 

The Surgical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care before, during, and after surgery The primary purpose of this position is to perform tasks which permit the surgeon to complete an efficient and safe operation.

Engages in population appropriate communication.
Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
 

Surgical Assistant skills:

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology for all types of surgical procedures
Under the direction of the surgeon, able to demonstrate ability to assist the surgeon during surgical/invasive procedures by: properly handles and uses surgical instruments, manual dexterity with instrumentation, assisting with hemostasis, suctioning, exposure/retraction, handling tissue, suturing, and wound and skin closure
Able to anticipate the needs of the patient and surgeon
Demonstrates knowledge in aseptic technique utilized to prepare sterile table/field
Assists with maintaining surgical field
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the instruments/supplies/equipment used within the surgical environment
Obtains appropriate information to anticipate needs throughout the case
Demonstrates the ability to effectively function in the role of scrub person as needed
Functions as a team member of the perioperative team to provide patient care
Collaborates with the RN in the development and implementation of the plan of care
Assist staff in sterile processing with assembling, organizing and keeping track of the location of Davinci Robot Trays and instruments.
Organize Robot supply carts to maintain par levels.
Work in unison with Materials Management to order supplies and instruments for Davinci trays and supply carts.
Assist the education department in teaching Novice Nurses the basics of the Operating Room and how to effectively act in the scrub role.
Effectively assist the doctor in the Davinci Robot cases.
Must have adequate dexterity and fine motor skills in laparoscopic/Robot cases.
Competency in placing clips under the supervision of the attending surgeon.
Competency in firing staple loads under supervision of the attending surgeon.
Other duties as necessary
 

Surgical Environment:

Knowledge of, and assists as appropriate with maintaining the operating room environment
Assists in OR room and sterile table/field preparation for the patient
Knowledge of, and assists as necessary with sterilization of instrumentation
 

Patient Care/Patient Safety:

Assists with positioning and skin preparation
Assists with acquisition of needed positioning accessories, equipment and supplies based on patient needs
As a member of th