Surgical First Assistant-PRN at GamaLearn

Culpeper, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Assistance, Patient Care, Communication, Quality Compliance, Technical Competency, Instrumentation Knowledge, Aseptic Technique, Customer Service Skills, Time Management Skills, First Assist Experience, Scrub Tech Experience, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Robotics, Vascular Surgery, Gynecological Surgery, Spine Surgery

Industry

Description

Surgical First Assistant Job Code: SS1701 Less than 20 hours per week, provide availability of 3 days per month, call as needed, 1 holiday call shift per calendar year ABOUT US We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day. JOB TYPE Classification: Nonexempt Supervises Positions: No JOB SUMMARY Under the direct and indirect supervision of the attending physician and in a cohesive manner with all surgical staff functions in a surgical assist role, the Surgical Assistant assists the team in providing quality individualized patient care during all phases of the patient's surgical experience. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the patients served. Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and provides services as described in the department's policies and procedures. Communication: Collaborates with the leadership team and UCIC to identify and resolve unit issues. Keeps co-workers and intra-op staff informed of any updates/issues. Follows written instructions as needed. Quality: Complies with established departmental and organization policies/guidelines. Maintains, operates, and monitors all equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and department standards. Technical Competency: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the patients served. Collects, organizes, and enters information into the patient scheduling application. Assists with various types of surgical operations providing technically skilled duties, serving as first assist. Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of a recognized First Assist program with National Certification or RN required. Or, if a physician from another country and practicing in the United States as a First Assistant, this is acceptable. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience assisting - Preferred Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details. Licensure: Certified Surgical Fist Assist or RN Fist Assist required Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing. Demonstrate effective and appropriate customer service skills, verbal and nonverbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, and time management skills. Ability to first assist and scrub tech experience to be able to independently scrub Orthopedics, General, Robotics, Vascular, Gynecological, and Spine cases. Ability to independently cover first assist call as needed. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Demand Code: 17A, Medical Technician/Other Techs Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand The job requires constant sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally. For any weight over 35 lbs. use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper. OTHER May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes On call responsibilities as directed: Yes Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

Responsibilities

The Surgical First Assistant assists the surgical team in providing quality individualized patient care during all phases of the surgical experience. This role includes collaborating with surgical staff and ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures.