Labor and Delivery Certified Surgical Assistant

About the role

In this position you will manage expectations of the department and surgeons and provide a safe environment for the surgical patient during the perioperative experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the principles of aseptic technique in creating and maintaining the sterile field
• Plan and provide equipment and supplies based on patient and physician needs
• Demonstrate competency in assisting surgeon as it relates to unit scope of care
• Provide assistance and education to the scrub if unfamiliar with procedure or surgeon preference
• Promote cost containment while delivering quality patient care within the operating room
• Serve as a professional member of the surgical team
• Pursue own professional growth and development through continuing education, seminars and in-services
• Always treat physicians and patients as customers, being mindful of time and place for airing complaints or issues
• Maintain positive attitude and professional demeanor with surgeons, staff, patients and the management team
• Demonstrate flexibility by working with OR management and surgical team to cover call and staffing needs
• Assists the staff with room preparation, turnover, and stocking of rooms and carts
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills on behalf of patient, self and peers
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures; supports the mission of the hospital
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform other functions within Surgical Services to assist in the smooth operation of the department
• Maintain compliant in completion of mandatory annual educational requirements
• Maintain all active licenses/certifications as required by law to practice profession

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (SA) Surgical Assistant
• High School Graduate / GED
• (CSA) Certified Surgical Assistant, or (CSFA) Certified Surgical First Assistant