Surgical Assistant - Inpatient Surgery (CVOR) - Anderson Hospital

Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Paid time off & disability benefits

Professional development support

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant for the Cardiac Team at Anderson Hospital. The role supports cardiac procedures, prepares the OR, and assists surgeons intra-operatively, including exposure, suturing, and hemostasis.

Requirements include a Surgical Assistant Program completion, two years OR experience, and CSA certification. BLS is preferred; Virginia licensure or Cincinnati eligibility may apply.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in an Operating Room.
• Experience in cardiovascular operating room (preferred; required for RSFH).
• BLS Basic Life Support – preferred upon hire; must obtain prior to direct patient care.
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - NBSTSA/NSAA/NCCSA (required).
• If employed in Virginia, registered with Virginia Board of Medicine as Surgical Assistant (required).

Responsibilities

• Serves as the surgical assistant on assigned cardiac surgery cases; functions in the scrub role as assigned.
• Under surgeon supervision, handles tissue, provides exposure, uses instruments, sutures, and provides hemostasis; performs wound closure and knot tying.
• Performs surgical hand scrub and gowning/gloving per policy.
• Assists in draping to establish sterile field per standards and policies.
• Assists with dressings; maintains patient safety and a hazard-free environment.

Job description

Mercy Health

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Surgical Assist Cardiac Team– Anderson Hospital

Job Summary

The Surgical Assistant, Cardiac Team is responsible for preparing the cardiac surgical room, gathering patient and case specific supplies and equipment. Under the direct supervision of a surgeon, performs first, second or third assistant tasks during an intra-operative procedure to include: providing exposure, retracts to expose anatomy without causing undue pressure on organs and tissues, performs surgical wound repair technique(s) and controls blood loss during cardiac surgery. May be called upon to perform duties in Main OR during normal working hours when not in conflict with Cardiovascular OR responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the surgical assistant on assigned cardiac surgery cases. Functions in the scrub role as assigned.
• Under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon, handles tissue, provides exposure, uses instruments, sutures, and provides hemostasis, performs wound closure and knot tying, irrigates wound site, uses power equipment and stapling devices.
• Performs surgical hand scrub, following Surgical Scrub Policy and Procedure. Gowns and gloves self and others, following gowning and gloving policy and procedure.
• Assists surgeon or scrub person in draping patient to establish the sterile field. Does so in accordance with AORN Standards and Recommended Practices and established departmental policies.
• Assists scrub personnel and surgeon in applying dressings as requested.
• Shares responsibility for patient safety at all times. Maintains an environment free of obstacles and hazards that could result in injuries to personnel and patients.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA), or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) (required) (if hired in Virginia prior to July 1, 2020, preferred; if hired in Cincinnati, preferred).
• If employed in Virginia, registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Assistant (required)

Experience

• Two years’ experience in an Operating Room (required)
• Experience in cardiovascular operating room (preferred; required for RSFH)

Skills & Abilities

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

• Monitor patient conditions during treatment
• Completes specific, routine task
• Requires basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skill
• May operate basic equipment/machinery.
• Ability to follow instructions
• Assists with performing circulator skills and tasks

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Demonstrates a caring attitude and intentional caring behaviors in interpersonal interactions and patient/family care.
• Communicates clearly all pertinent patient information to other members of the health care team.
• Possess Surgical Conscience
• Anticipate Needs
• Flexible
• Takes direction
• Able to work under pressure
• Professionalism
• Move with a sense of urgency

Training

None

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What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affinine Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]