SURGICAL ASSISTANT

Premier Health Partners; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a qualified Surgical Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care in surgical settings. Candidates must graduate from an accredited surgical assistant program and have current CPR certification. Responsibilities include collaborating with surgeons, assisting healthcare teams during procedures, and participating in ongoing education. This full-time position involves varied hours and a commitment to patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification required.
• Two years clinical experience as a Surgical Assistant preferred.
• Certification as a Surgical Assistant from a CAAHEP accredited program is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care of patients based on established standards.
• Collaborate with surgeons during operative procedures.
• Assist other healthcare providers and participate in training new team members.
• Orient/train new team members and participate in PI projects.
• Maintain ongoing continuing education in the Surgical Assistant role.

Skills

Ability to work with acutely ill patients

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of surgical assistant

Graduate of CAAHEP surgical assistant program

Job 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: Reference of collaborating physician IF they have been in this role