SURGICAL ASSISTANT at Premier Health

Dayton, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Patient Care, Indirect Patient Care, Operative Procedure Assistance, Collaboration, Optimal Outcomes, Health Care Provider Assistance, Training New Team Members, Complex Cases Participation, PI Projects Participation, Direct Supervision, Continuing Education, Acutely Ill Patient Care, Emergency Situations Management, Independent Work, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

SURGICAL SERVICES: SURGICAL ASSISTANT STATUS: FULL TIME; HOURS: VARIED HOURS PER PAY: 80 POSITION SUMMARY: The Surgical Assistant (SA) will be responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients based on established standards. The SA will collaborate with the surgeon in performing an operative procedure in a safe manner with optimal outcomes for the patient whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are potentially compromised. The SA provides assistance to other health care providers such as Registered Nurses, anesthesia staff, surgeons and other professionals. Additionally, the Surgical Assistant provides orient/training to new team members, participates in very complex cases, and actively participates in PI projects. SA works under the license and direct supervision of the surgeon. The SA will be responsible for knowledge and implementation of the mission, vision and values of Miami Valley Hospital. The SA will be responsible for maintaining continuing education. JOB QUALIFICATIONS • Education: • Graduation from an accredited school of surgical assistant or Graduate of a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) surgical assistant program. • Licensure: Not applicable • Certification: Current CPR certification. Certified as a Surgical Assistant from a program accredited from the CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) required. • Experience: Two years clinical experience as a Surgical Assistant preferred. • Skills/Other: • Must be willing to work with acutely ill patients, including emergency situations. Works independently as well as functioning as a team member. • Reference of collaborating physician IF they have been in this role

Responsibilities

The Surgical Assistant is responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients, collaborating with the surgeon during operative procedures to ensure safety and optimal outcomes. This role also involves assisting other healthcare providers, training new team members, and participating in complex cases and Performance Improvement projects.