Surgical Assistant

Surgical Assistant Position Overview

Surgical assistants' main responsibilities are to assist the physician, physician assistant or nurse in the examination and treatment of patients, and assist nurses as needed by performing the following duties:

• triage patients and administer appropriate treatment under the direction of a physician or other medical provider's staff.
• operates equipment for a diagnostic test or given injections
• prepares the examination room for each patient's visit; ensures adequate supplies and appropriate instruments are available
• grieves and rooms patients, takes temperatures, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assesses condition of patient.
• documents patient history and medication and records this and any other pertinent information in the chart
• phones pharmacies with new prescriptions and prescription refills. Documents this information in the patients chart
• instructs patients on potential information essential to their care and treatment.
• reviews handout material, videos, and medical instruction
• complies with OSHA and CLIA compliance while performing all duties
• possesses a working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control, and is familiar with individual requirements and recommended practices of compliance
• must have the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon, and other team members, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure
• must be able to demonstrate and maintain dexterity sufficient to successful completion of their assistant duties on each particular procedure
• maintains a professional attitude with respect to dignity, privacy, and safety of patients
• possesses the ability to only function within the limits of their ability, within the scope of their professional license, and within the policies of the facility in which they are working

Pay & Benefits

Pay & Benefits: $100,000 - $130,000 per year
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous PTO package and paid holidays
Company-paid life insurance and long term disability insurance
Ability to purchase accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
Opportunities for internal training and development
Annual stipend for continuing education in certain positions
Retirement Plan eligibility after one year of service with eligibility in company profit sharing

Hours of Business

Most positions offer Monday – Friday work schedules
Typical business office environment
Possibility of local travel
Constant viewing of computer monitor, mousing and typing
Frequent standing, walking and sitting
Frequent stooping, lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling 10 pounds or more
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Specific Vision Abilities Required

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

Constant viewing of computer monitor, mousing and typing
Frequent standing, walking and sitting
Frequent stooping, lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling 10 pounds or more
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Salary Description

$100,000 - $130,000 per year