The job below is no longer available.
Surgical First Assistant - On Call, Largo Medical Center - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Largo, Maryland |
About this job
Under direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon will perform the role of 1st assistant during surgical procedures.
Essential Functions:
* Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeon's instruction.
* Uses standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning.
* Provides the surgeon with appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, and other techniques according to standards.
* Utilizes appropriate technique to assist surgeon with temporary or permanent hemostasis by providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
* Performs duties as a surgical technician in all surgical specialties practicing in the ambulatory surgery center.
* Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes, i.e. sutures and staples.
* Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
* Assists with patient transport to and from OR, including from gurney to bed.
* Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria.
* Performs other related duties as indicated.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
* Seven (7) years documented experience as a certified surgical technician required.
* Five (5) years, continuous, documented experience as a certified surgical assistant in the role of 1st assistant.
Education
* Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program required.
* High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
* Certification credentialed by the National Board on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting as a surgical technologist and surgical first assistant required.
* Clinical competence required by attending staff development programs.
* BLS Certification required.
Additional Requirements:
* N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
* N/A
Essential Functions:
* Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeon's instruction.
* Uses standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning.
* Provides the surgeon with appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, and other techniques according to standards.
* Utilizes appropriate technique to assist surgeon with temporary or permanent hemostasis by providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
* Performs duties as a surgical technician in all surgical specialties practicing in the ambulatory surgery center.
* Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes, i.e. sutures and staples.
* Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
* Assists with patient transport to and from OR, including from gurney to bed.
* Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria.
* Performs other related duties as indicated.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
* Seven (7) years documented experience as a certified surgical technician required.
* Five (5) years, continuous, documented experience as a certified surgical assistant in the role of 1st assistant.
Education
* Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program required.
* High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
* Certification credentialed by the National Board on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting as a surgical technologist and surgical first assistant required.
* Clinical competence required by attending staff development programs.
* BLS Certification required.
Additional Requirements:
* N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
* N/A
Your Privacy Choices