Surgical Assistant - CVOR Flexi

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center -
Chesapeake, VA

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Job Details

Part-time

Qualifications

Cardiovascular surgery
Medical equipment operation
BLS Certification
Cardiothoracic surgery
Cardiovascular surgery assistance experience
Basic life support
Certified Surgical Assistant
Prosthetics
Surgical biomedical equipment
Medical terminology
Surgical instrument sterilization and handling

Full Job Description

Summary

The Surgical Assistant is responsible for assisting the surgeon in all phases of surgery in order to increase the productivity of surgeons by alleviating the need for a second physician to assist in a surgical procedure.

Determine specific equipment needed for the procedure and request extra instruments, supplies, and equipment as needed; always ensure equipment is functioning properly prior to use with a patient
Obtain supplies for the circulator as needed
Determine if there is a conflict in the specific equipment needs between scheduled cases
Review surgical permit to confirm specific procedures and special equipment needs and position; check/confirm with the surgeon as needed
Check schedule assignments for types of cases
Assist in the transfer of the patient from the table to the stretcher
Serve as the First Assistant to the surgeon by performing the following:

Demonstrating competency in the following practices: patient transport, surgical positioning, surgical asepsis, materials/instrument count, pneumatic tourniquet, Electrocautery, specimen preparation and transport, flash sterilization, chemical disinfection, CO2 laser safety, and urethral catheterization

Demonstrating competency in the following equipment: fracture table, contraves microscope, hip positioners, shoulder positioner, Mayfield attachments, and spinal frames

Demonstrate competency in the following tools: drills; saws; compression instruments; mallets; stapling, clipping, and cutting instruments; cameras; endoscopes; and microscopes

Demonstrate competency in the set up of the following equipment: A.M.S.C.O. Fracture Table, microscopes, tourniquets, Montreal Frame, and hand table

Properly drape the patient

Provide retraction for optimal visibility

Maintain homeostasis by sponging, applying hemostats, Electrocautery, applying chemical homeostasis, and tying and cutting suture ligatures

Maintain a blood-free operating field by properly using suctioning techniques

Properly assist in joint reductions

Clamp and cut internal tissue as directed by the surgeon

Close fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and skin with supervision of the surgeon

Help to select and apply wound dressing

Serve as the Second Assistant to the surgeon when requested
Assist in the application of casts, slings, traction, and post-op positioning devices
Handle tissue according to type and condition; keep live tissue irrigated to keep moist
Assist in CPR as needed
Assist in room turnover
Communicate the needs and requirements of the surgeon and procedure to all team members in a timely manner
Observe intraoperative changes and react appropriately
Maintain awareness of the environment to ensure that the surgeon hears communication involving patient status, equipment change, and sponge, needle, and instrument counts
Maintain sterile/aseptic techniques by using the proper scrub down procedures and hand washing techniques; call attention to breaks in technique at the time of occurrence

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education. Successful completion of a Surgical Assistant program Preferred Education: Not applicable

Experience: Each Surgical Assistant must have actively practiced within the 12 months prior to application for employment; applicants must be familiar with prosthetic devices and care, medical terminology, surgical anatomy, care practices for surgical instruments and supplies, various surgical procedures, application of castings and dressing materials, safety principles, and how to operate biomedical equipment

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicants must have successfully completed the Board certification exam; Surgical Assistant students must achieve Board Certification within 1 year of the date of eligibility to take the Certification Examination. BLS Certification within 90 days of hire.

Experience

Required

Experience as first assist in cardiothoracic surgery cases

Education

Required

Technical/other training or better in Surgical Assistant

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Surgical Assistant
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