Senior Surgical Assistant

Job Overview

Under the direction of an attending surgeon and performs duties in relation to pre-operative, operative and post-operative procedures as assigned by that attending surgeon

Job Requirements

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program
BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
Certification as one or more of the following: Surgical Assistant Certified (SA-C), Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), Physician Assistant – Certified (PA-C), Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)
Broad-base of experience in surgical/procedures, extensive knowledge of A&P, excellent hand-eye coordination. Ability to serve as a team resource for at least 3 specialties required
4-5 years in a related field
2-3 years in specialty area

Hours: PRN

• Job Requirements:
• Assists in performing surgical procedures under the direct supervision of the surgeon including positioning, prepping and draping patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of instruments and equipment.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, self and co-workers.
• Operates equipment and instrumentation with supervision.
• Performs supply and equipment related activities in addition to routine cleaning/stocking activities.
• Provides first assistance in surgery including handling tissue, providing exposure, using instruments, suturing, and providing homeostasis.
• Other Related Information
• Working Conditions
• Climbing - Rarely
• Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Use of Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently