Surgical Assistant II - Cardiothoracic (CVOR) - Maryview Medical Center

Job Summary

The Lead 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 Lead Surgical Assistant is an expert level practitioner who may function as a Service Line Coordinator and is a resource to teammates.

Routinely Functions As

• First assist on assigned cases within multiple and complex service lines
• Fulfilling the scrub role as assigned, demonstrating knowledge and implementation of sterile technique

Service Line Coordinator

• Serves as the Service Line Coordinator for a specific service line or leads the department, coordinating daily activities of the operating room suites in collaboration with the surgeons, anesthesiologists, Certified Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA’s), vendor representatives, nursing, and support staff

Essential Functions

• Insert secondary trocars; Place instruments through trocars; Utilize power equipment and stapling devices (other than skin stapling)
• Inject infiltration local anesthetic medications excluding Exparel
• Use sponges and suction; Cauterization processes; Appropriately place and manipulate retractors (with or without padding); Irrigate the wound site(s); Cut suture material, handle hemostats, and tie suture
• Provides assistance securing drains to tissue
• Closes the surgical wound: May assist suture closing of fascia layer under the direct observation of the surgeon; Sutures the subcutaneous tissues and skin including with the use of a skin stapler if needed
• Applies appropriate wound dressings, including medicated dressings
• Coordinates with surgeons, vendors, and hospital leadership to coordinate and procure supplies, instruments, equipment, and/or specialty items as requested by surgeons for patient care
• Based on market design and with leadership approval, places orders as necessary
• Escalates issues and collaborates with nursing department leadership as appropriate
• Maintains and updates surgeons' preference cards
• Participates in the continuing development of personnel in the Operating Room
• Provides clinical instruction, direction to staff, and provides or sets up in-services for the staff
• Functions as a resource person for equipment issues and maintains equipment in working condition, taking immediate action to facilitate, needed repairs and/or replacement in collaboration with Biomed
• Cultivates and stewards’ relationships with physicians, patients, families, visitors, and personnel from other departments

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program (required)

Licenses & Certifications

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - 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 prior to June 1, 2025, preferred).
• If employed in Virginia, must be registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine.

Experience

• Two years of clinical work experience as a Surgical First Assistant (required)

Skills & Abilities

• Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills: Monitor patient conditions during treatment Administer non-intravenous medications Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care Record patient medical histories Scheduling Knowledge of anatomy and physiology Ability to Follow Instructions Completes specific, routine task Requires basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skill May operate basic equipment/machinery.
• Soft/Interpersonal Skills: Attention to detail Acceptance of authority Critical thinking Communication with family members Teamwork Conflict resolution Active listening Relationship building Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations Demonstrates a caring attitude and intentional caring behaviors in interpersonal interactions and patient/family care. Communicates clearly all pertinent patient information to other members of the health care team.
• Surgical Conscience Anticipate Needs Flexible Takes direction Able to work under pressure Professionalism Move with a sense of urgency Preceptor Role model Ability to motivate Mentor Presentation skills Staff development Training None

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support