Surgical Assistant, KSMC (40 hrs, day)

About the role

The Surgical Assistant position at KSMC is a direct and immediate role under the supervision of a surgeon. The primary responsibility is to perform the role of first assistant during surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Practice standards of performance: Complies with shift, unit and organizational policies and procedures including reliability and attendance standards. Monitors and takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences. Returns promptly from breaks and schedules them to provide adequate coverage. Restricts personal business to non-patient care areas during break times. Complies with Kaisers Time Keeping Policy to accurately reflect productive time worked. Attends and constructively participates in staff meetings and in-services. Participates in unit Quality Assurance programs. Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization records and information (HIPPA Standards).
• Assists with surgical procedures: Demonstrates competence in assisting with surgical procedures and performing them correctly to ensure patient safety intra-operatively. Confers with surgeon and/or circulating nurse for special case needs or instructions prior to start of case. Demonstrates knowledge of various surgical procedures and individual surgeon preference. Continually anticipates the surgeons needs throughout the procedure and initiates appropriate measures based on protocols for management of the intra-operative patient.
• Assists with room management: Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, assists in room management and preparation for following cases. Restocks unused supplies and equipment. Assists in proper care, handling, and storage of surgical instruments and equipment. Promotes cost effective utilization of supplies within scope of job function.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years operating room experience (Surgical Assist or Surgical Tech) required.
• Graduation from an Accredited Surgical First Assist Program required.
• Certified Surgical Assistant Certificate from National Surgical Assistant Association OR Surgical First Assistant Certificate from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• Basic Life Support.
• Understanding of human anatomy and physiology and operating room techniques.

Qualifications

• Preferred Experience should be Three (3) to five (5) years in a hospital O.R. or ambulatory surgery setting as a Surgical Assistant and familiar with a full range of procedures.
• Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare-related field of study.