Surgical Assistant at Cleveland Clinic

Cork, Munster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Assistance, Infection Control, Patient Positioning, Hemostasis, Wound Dressing, Critical Thinking, Manual Dexterity, Team Collaboration, Emergency Response, Equipment Preparation, Safety Protocols, Communication, Patient Care, Time Management, Problem Solving, Adaptability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Surgical Assistant Location Canton Facility Mercy Hospital Department Surgery Unit-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Job Code Q2501M Shift Variable Schedule 7:00am-3:30pm Job Summary Under the direct supervision of a licensed Surgeon, assists with critical procedures and tasks related to the specific training, score and orientation. Job Details Responsibilities: Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other team members with respect to the requirements for the surgical procedure. Uses knowledge of OR procedures with respect to attire, infection control and compliance practices. Prepares for the procedure or surgery by participating in the performance of the safety check/universal protocol determining the specific equipment needed, reviewing permits to confirm procedures and special needs, assisting in moving and positioning the patient, selecting x-rays for reference, inserting and removing Foley urinary bladder catheter, and draping the patient. Supports the Surgeon during the procedure or surgery by retracting tissue and organs, maintaining hemostatis by direct pressure, use of appropriate instrumentation, placing ties or ligatures, or applying chemical hemostatic agents, using electrocautery mono and bi-polar, clamping, and ligating and cutting tissue. Maintains integrity of sterile field, closing all wound layers, inserting drainage tubes, applying wound dressing and assisting with resuscitation or any other events in the OR. Performs any other duties or procedures incident to the surgical procedure deemed necessary and directed and supervised by the surgeon. Other duties as assigned. Education: Associate's Degree. If hired prior to August 1, 2018 ; graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program, but is not required to be certified by the NCCPA or hold a license to practice, or graduate of an un-accredited surgical assistant program. Laser safety course preferred. If hired August 1, 2018 or after ; graduate of an accredited Surgical Assistant program. Must be a Certified Surgical First Assistant ( CSFA) offered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical assisting (NBSTSA) within the first year of hire. Certification as a first Assist and a minimum of two years’ experience may offset the Associate Degree requirement if first assist certified is achieved prior to August 2021. Certifications: Basic Life Support( BLS) through American Heart Association(AHA) required. Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association preferred. If hired August 1, 2018 or after ; must be a Certified Surgical First Assistant ( CSFA) offered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical assisting (NBSTSA) within the first year of hire. Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment. Must be able to work in a dynamic ever changing environment and take appropriate action. Must be able to read, write, and perform arithmetic functions such as percentages and discounts in order to maintain accurate recordkeeping systems. Work Experience: Minimum two years of peri-operative practice in an acute care facility. Physical Requirements: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and ginger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids. Able to safely transport patients on stretchers to bed using good body mechanics. Works extended hours as necessary. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

Responsibilities

The Surgical Assistant anticipates the needs of the surgeon and assists with various tasks during surgical procedures. Responsibilities include maintaining a sterile field, retracting tissues, and supporting the surgical team in critical situations.