Surgical Assistant

Capital Region Surgical Assistants; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Surgical Assistants to join their dynamic team in Washington, DC. This role involves providing essential support during surgical procedures, including patient preparation, assisting surgeons, and ensuring the operating room is equipped and sterile. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in surgical assisting, relevant certifications, and a commitment to patient care. With opportunities for both full-time and part-time positions, this is a chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare field while working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved program for Surgical Assisting.
• Current certification as CSA, CSFA, or SA-C required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures and patient positioning.
• Prepare the operating room and maintain surgical data.
• Collaborate with the surgical team for successful outcomes.

Skills

Surgical Assisting

Patient Care

Anesthesia Application

Surgical Procedures

Team Collaboration

Education

Clinical Education in Surgical Assisting

Certification as CSA, CSFA, or SA-C

Associate Degree (Preferred)

Job description

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Responsibilities:

1. Provide local infiltration or topical application of anesthetic and hemostatic agents at the operative site.
2. Incise and dissect tissues.
3. Ligate and approximate tissues with sutures and clamps.
4. Apply tourniquets, casts, immobilizers, and surgical dressings.
5. Check the placement and operation of equipment.
6. Confirm correct imaging and patient records related to procedures.
7. Assist in moving and positioning the patient.
8. Assist the surgeon in draping the patient.
9. Prepare the patient by cleaning, shaving, and sterilizing the incision area.
10. Retract tissue and expose the operating field during procedures.
11. Place suture ligatures, clamp, tie, and clip blood vessels to control bleeding.
12. Use cautery for hemostasis under supervision.
13. Assist in closing all surgical wound layers.
14. Collaborate with surgical team to plan procedures and prepare the OR with necessary equipment and supplies.
15. Maintain data pertaining to surgical procedures.

Surgical assistant restrictions:

1. Cannot perform surgical procedures independently.
2. Cannot have prescriptive authority.
3. Cannot write progress notes or orders for hospitalized patients, except operative notes.

Minimum Education and Experience:

1. Clinical education specific to surgical assisting duties.
2. Graduation from an approved program by CAAHEP or completed military training for Surgical Assisting.
3. Current certification as CSA, CSFA, or SA-C.
4. Completion of ongoing medical education to maintain certification.
5. Proof of licensure with the Washington, DC Board of Medicine.
6. Virginia SA license preferred but not required.
7. BLS certification required.
8. At least 2 years of surgical assisting experience in specialties such as plastics, reconstructive, general, vascular, gynecologic, OB/GYN C-Section, laparoscopy, robotics (preferred), or orthopedic surgery.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Medical Specialty:

• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8, 10, 12-hour shifts
• Monday to Friday, Night shifts

Education: Associate degree preferred

License/Certification:

• Certified Surgical Assistant (Required)
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (Required)

Relocation:

• Must be willing to relocate to Washington, DC 20032 before starting.

Travel:

• Willing to travel up to 25% (preferred).

Additional Details

• Entry level
• Full-time employment
• Health Care Provider in Medical Practices