Surgical Assistant PD

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Miami Beach (FL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pet Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, FL, seeks a Surgical Assistant to support pre- and post-operative patient care within a busy OR environment. Under surgeon supervision, you will assist with catheter insertions, draping, instrument handling, and maintaining a sterile field while ensuring patient safety and efficiency.

Requirements include Surgical Assistant Certification, CPR/BLS, a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred or foreign medical graduate), and at least 1 year of SA

Qualifications

Surgical Assistant Certification and CPR/BLS certification required.
Experience: 1 year SA experience within healthcare environment.
Education: High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred or foreign medical graduate.

Responsibilities

Positions and transfers patients pre/post-operatively using proper body mechanics.
Maintain licensure and BCLS certification; monitor patient safety.
Assist with catheter/line insertion, draping and prepping.
Ensure sterile field and proper handling of instruments and sharps.
Assist surgeon with exposure, tissue handling, and suturing as needed.
Maintain aseptic technique and coordinate case time efficiently.
Participate in hospital performance improvement activities.

Skills

Surgical assistant

CPR BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida’s largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

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Position Responsibilities

Assists with positioning and transferring of patients pre and post-operatively using proper body mechanics while monitoring patient safety.
Maintains current licensure and current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification keeping written evidence on file at all times.
Participates in insertion of catheters and/or lines, draping and prepping of patients as needed.
Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it relates to the surgical procedure and patient positioning.
Utilizes instrumentation and equipment safely and correctly. Inspects sterile packages and containers for integrity prior to placing on the sterile field. Inspects all sterile trays for indicative changes prior to placing on sterile field.
Uses proper precautions when handling sharps and instrumentation. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when scrubbed at the surgical field.
Assures maintenance of sterile filed until dressing are applied, x-rays are taken, and/or patient is out of the OR.
Anticipates surgeon’s need for exposure, retracting tissues or organs by use of one hand, minimizing tissue damage and visual obstruction to the surgeon.
Maintains a dry surgical field with utilization of proper suctioning techniques and appropriate electrocautery.
Uses surgical instruments to clamp bleeding vessels. Applies sponges or pressure effectively.
Demonstrates knowledge of proper care and handling of specialty instruments.
Maintains a neutral zone when passing sharps on the sterile filed.
Under the supervision of the surgeon, uses ligating clips and demonstrates proper ligaiton and cutting of vessels.
Performs appropriate surgical scrub procedure according to policy.
Demonstrates effective knot tying techniques.
Demonstrates the ability to utilize sutures or staples correctly to approximate tissues.
Alerts circulating nurse to any breaks in aseptic techniques and initiates correction as needed.
Maintains current licensure and BCLS certification, keeping written evidence on file at all times.
Utilizes and organizes time between cases effectively to meet the department needs.
Promotes and participates in hospital performance improvement activities including, but not limited to, data collection, participation in interdisciplinary teams(s) and analysis and implementation of team findings.
Develops individual work goals annually; evaluates status of work goals throughout the year and reports on accomplishments of goals with next annual evaluation.