Surgical Assistant — St. Francis Medical Center

About the role

Bon Secours is a faith-based and patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all people through exceptional patient care. The Surgical Assistant position at St Francis Medical Center is an entry-level role aimed at learning and growing in the field.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving according to policy.
• Routinely functions as first or second assist on assigned cases.
• Functions in the Surgical Tech capacity fulfilling the scrub role as assigned, demonstrating knowledge and implementation of sterile technique.
• Checks all instruments to ensure they are in proper working order prior to use.
• Assists with sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per policy and procedures.
• Handles specimens in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Protects patient information based on hospital policy and government regulations to assure information is kept confidential.
• Participates in unit and hospital efforts to reduce adverse patient care events.
• Actively participates in the Universal Protocol procedures that assure correct site surgery.
• Communicates effectively with the circulating nurse upon observance of any missing or malfunctioning instruments and/or indication of any compromise to sterility.
• Reports any implants, device, catheters, drains and packing circulator.
• Aids in OR case preparation: Utilizes surgeon’s preference list to procure equipment and arrange proper placement in the OR; Utilizes aseptic technique when establishing the sterile field, opening supplies and instruments; Assists with monitoring and maintaining the sterile field.
• Aids in patient positioning, skin clipping and prepping, foley catheterization and draping.
• Under the direct observation of the surgeon, may: Insert secondary trocars; Place instruments through trocars; Utilize power equipment and stapling devices (other than skin stapling); Inject infiltration local anesthetic medications excluding Exparel.
• During surgical procedures: Use sponges and suction; Cauterization processes; Appropriately place and manipulate retractors (with or without padding); Irrigate the wound site(s); Cut sponges, handle hemostats, and tie sutures; 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program (required)
• 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, preferred).
• If employed in Virginia, must be registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine. (required)
• One year health care experience (preferred)

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (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)
• Experience: One year health care experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills: Monitor patient conditions during treatment Completes specific, routine task Requires basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skill May operate basic equipment/machinery.
• Ability to Follow Instructions Soft/Interpersonal Skills: Attention to detail Critical thinking Teamwork Conflict resolution Active listening Relationship building 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 Assists with performing circulator skills and tasks Takes direction Able to work under pressure Professionalism Move with a sense of urgency

Benefits

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 discountsPaid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and eldersTuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Range Minimum: $35.82 Maximum: $55.52