Surgical Assistant (FLEXI)

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support the surgeon across all phases of surgery, enhancing productivity by reducing the need for a second physician. The role emphasizes readiness of equipment, sterile technique, and patient safety throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate has completed a Surgical Assistant program, current Board certification, and an active BLS certification, with recent practice in surgical settings.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Surgical Assistant program.
• Active practice within the last 12 months.
• Board certification and current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in all phases of surgery.
• Determine equipment needs and ensure readiness.
• Prepare and deliver instruments and supplies as needed.
• Manage patient transfer from table to stretcher.
• Monitor counts of sponges, needles, and instruments during procedures.

Skills

Surgical asepsis

Patient transport

Instrument counts

Surgical positioning

CO2 laser safety

Urethral catheterization

Education

Surgical Assistant program

Board certification exam

BLS certification

Tools

Fracture table

Contraves microscope

Hip positioner

Mayfield attachments

Spinal frames

Endoscopes

Microscopes

Job description

Summary

The Surgical Assistant is responsible for assisting the surgeon in all phases of surgery in order to increase the productivity of surgeons by alleviating the need for a second physician to assist in a surgical procedure.

The Surgical Assistant is responsible for assisting the surgeon in all phases of surgery in order to increase the productivity of surgeons by alleviating the need for a second physician to assist in a surgical procedure.

Responsibilities

• Determine specific equipment needed for the procedure and request extra instruments, supplies, and equipment as needed; always ensure equipment is functioning properly prior to use with a patient
• Obtain supplies for the circulator as needed
• Determine if there is a conflict in the specific equipment needs between scheduled cases
• Review surgical permit to confirm specific procedures and special equipment needs and position; check/confirm with the surgeon as needed
• Check schedule assignments for types of cases
• Assist in the transfer of the patient from the table to the stretcher
• Maintain awareness of environment to ensure that the surgeon hears communication involving patient status, equipment change, and sponge, needle, and instrument counts
• Observe intraoperative changes and react appropriately
• Serve as the First Assistant to the surgeon by performing the following:
• Demonstrating competency in the following practices: patient transport, surgical positioning, surgical asepsis, materials/instrument count, pneumatic tourniquet, Electrocautery, specimen preparation and transport, flash sterilization, chemical disinfection, CO2 laser safety, and urethral catheterization
• Demonstrating competency in the following equipment: fracture table, contraves microscope, hip positioners, shoulder positioner, Mayfield attachments, and spinal frames
• Demonstrate competency in the following tools: drills; saws; compression instruments; mallets; stapling, clipping, and cutting instruments; cameras; endoscopes; and microscopes
• Demonstrate competency in the set up of the following equipment: A.M.S.C.O. Fracture Table, microscopes, tourniquets, Montreal Frame, and hand table

Education And Experience

Minimum Required Education: Successful completion of a Surgical Assistant program

Experience: Each Surgical Assistant must have actively practiced within the 12 months prior to application for employment; applicants must be familiar with prosthetic devices and care, medical terminology, surgical anatomy, care practices for surgical instruments and supplies, various surgical procedures, application of castings and dressing materials, safety principles, and how to operate biomedical equipment

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicants must have successfully completed the Board certification exam; Additionally, all applicants must hold and maintain an up-to-date BLS certification.