Senior Surgical First Assist

UVA Health; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 43,380 - 69,072; Full time

Job summary

UVA Health Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, VA is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support a multidisciplinary surgical team. Under supervision, you will assist in orthopedic, general, robotic, vascular, gynecologic, and spine cases, providing first assist and scrub tech duties.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, First Assist certification or RN First Assist, and at least 2 years of operative experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Graduate of First Assist program with National Certification or RN.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years assisting in surgery; refer to policy for details.
• Licensure: Certified Surgical First Assistant or RN First Assist required
• Other: Demonstrate effective communication, time management, and customer service skills; on-call ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team as first assistant across multiple procedures.
• Scrub with instrumentation and maintain sterile technique.
• Assist with scheduling and documentation in patient records.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Scrub tech experience

On-call ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

First Assist program with National Certification or RN

RN First Assist or Certified Surgical First Assistant licensure

Tools

Patient scheduling software

Instrumentation knowledge

Sterile technique

Job description

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Non Exempt

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' 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' status and interpret the information needed to identify each patient' requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and provides services as described in the department' policies and procedures.

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

• 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.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. 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 Community Health.

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

The base compensation range for this role is $31.49 - $50.14 hourly.

Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.

Job Info

• Job Identification 6174
• Locations 8700 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA, 20110, US
• Business Unit UVA Health Prince William Medical Center