Surgical Asst Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Clinton, MD (Job ID req37256)

Description

The Surgical Assistant in surgery collaborates with the surgeon and the health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient. The Surgical Assistant practices in collaboration with and at the direction of the surgeon during the intra-operative experience. The Surgical Assistant may take a scrub role when not needed as a first assistant. SCOPE OF PRACTICE: The Surgical Assistant may: Handle tissue. Provide exposure. Use instruments. Suture. Provide homeostasis. With on site supervision the Surgical Assistant may: Prepare and administer injections limited to intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular ((deltoid gluteal, vastus lateralis) to include small amounts of Local Anesthetic. Establish a peripheral intravenous line. The Surgical Assistant may access the patient's chart for pertinent information, However, may not participate in auto-transfusions, inject/medicate a patient, participate in pre surgical or post op care of the patient.
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

• 1-2 years Experience of proficiency in the role of a surgical technologist for major surgeries required
• 1-2 years Successful experience as a CST/CFA F preferred

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification Certification in BCLS required
• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical First Assist required
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Qualifications for a CST/CFA should include but not limited to: Certification in CST/CFA. preferred

• Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.
• Ability to read, write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission, values and commitment to compliance with all federal, state and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
• Exhibits professionalism, courtesy and excellent customer service, while interacting with patients, guests and co-workers.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability of documentation of proficiency in the role of a scrub technologist for major surgeries.
• Ability to apply principles of asepsis and infection control.
• Ability and knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and operative technique for all operative procedures in which the Surgical Assistant is required for.
• Ability to behave appropriately in stressful and emergent situations.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards and initiate corrective action.
• Demonstrates knowledge in proper exposure techniques.
• Demonstrates excellence in suturing and closing of surgical sites.
• Demonstrates knowledge of new technology.
• Demonstrates tact when dealing with difficult personality.
• Demonstrates effective means of hemostasis.
• Demonstrates confidential demeanor when dealing with patient information.