SURGICAL ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED - SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!

Premier Health Partners; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health Partners in Dayton, Ohio is looking for a Surgical Assistant (SA) to assist in patient care and support surgical teams. The role necessitates collaboration with surgeons to deliver optimal patient outcomes and involves training new team members and participating in complex cases.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree, is certified in CPR, and possesses experience as a Surgical Assistant. This role is crucial for ensuring high care standards and requires readiness to handle emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must possess current CPR certification.
• Two years of clinical experience as a Surgical Assistant preferred.
• Willingness to work with acutely ill patients in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the surgeon during operative procedures.
• Assist other healthcare providers as needed.
• Provide orientation and training for new team members.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Education

Associate Degree

Graduate of a CAAHEP surgical assistant program

Job description

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.

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: Associate Degree
• 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 of collaborating physician IF they have been in this role