Surgical Assistant CVOR

Trinity Health; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Health System in Mishawaka, IN, is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to support surgical procedures in the operating room and in the clinic, while delivering patient-centered care.

Qualified candidates will have an accredited PA program, Surgical Assisting certification, and BLS (within 60 days). Two years of post-secondary PA training is preferred; vein harvesting experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years post-secondary education in an accredited Physician Assistant program or comparable training resulting in certification.
• Certification in Surgical Assisting is required or can be documented prior to July 1, 2009.
• BLS certification required upon hire or within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values in all actions.
• Adheres to health, safety, and medical information laws and regulations.
• Assists with surgical procedures in operating room and clinic.
• Conducts initial patient assessments during visits.
• Schedules diagnostic procedures as directed.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Provides care appropriate to patient age and unit needs.
• Collaborates with the clinic medical home team on patient care.
• Follows safety, infection control, and employee health policies.
• Performs other duties aligned with job purpose.

Skills

Surgical assisting

Team collaboration

Patient care

Regulatory compliance

Education

Physician Assistant program

Surgical assisting certification

BLS certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Saint Joseph Health System is proud to offer Daily Pay. Work Today, Get Paid Today!

Why Saint Joseph Health System? At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly, or hard.We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

What we offer:

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment

• Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)

• Retirement savings account with employer match

• Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays

• Colleague well-being resources

• No mandatory overtime

• Employee referral incentive program

• State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach

What you will do:

• Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
• Assists with surgical procedures in operating room and in clinic
• Conducts initial assessment of patients during office visits.
• Schedules diagnostic test procedures as directed.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
• Acts as a collaborating member of the clinic medical home team and is highly committed to a team construct.
• Adheres to all safety, infection control and employee health policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

What you will need:

Education:

High school graduate with additional specific training.

Two years post-secondary education in an accredited Physician Assistant program or comparable training that results in successful certification by an accredited organization in surgical assisting.

Licensure:

Certification in Surgical Assisting and/or can provide evidence of employment in the field prior to July 1, 2009.

BLS certification required upon hire or able to obtain within 60 days.

Experience:

Experience in independently harvesting leg veins preferred

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.