Surgical Assistant - Mary Immaculate Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

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Surgical Assistant

Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Virginia

Part-time, Days (24 hours/week, Twice a week from 7AM to 7PM, weekends as needed)

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position  

The Surgical Assistant serves in the assistant role in the provision of care to patients undergoing a surgical procedure under the supervision of the provider in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. The Surgical Assistant is an entry-level practitioner and focused on learning and growing in this role.  

Licensing/Certification 

BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) 

 

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA), or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) (required) (if hired in Virginia prior to July 1, 2020, preferred; if hired in Cincinnati, preferred).   

If employed in Virginia, must be registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine. (required) 

 

Education 

High school diploma or equivalent (required)  

Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program (required) 

 

Work Experience 

One year health care experience (preferred) 

 

 

Essential Job Functions  

• Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving according to policy.  Routinely functions as first or second assist on assigned cases.  Functions in the Surgical Tech capacity fulfilling the scrub role as assigned, demonstrating knowledge and implementation of sterile technique. Checks all instruments to ensure they are in proper working order prior to use.  Assists with sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per policy and procedures.  Handles specimens in accordance with hospital policy and procedure. 

• Protects patient information based on hospital policy and government regulations to assure information is kept confidential.  Participates in unit and hospital efforts to reduce adverse patient care events.  Actively participates in the Universal Protocol procedures that assure correct site surgery.   

• Communicates effectively with the circulating nurse upon observance of any missing or malfunctioning instruments and/or indication of any compromise to sterility.  Reports any implants device, catheters, drains and packing circulator.  

• Assists with OR case preparation: Utilizes su