Surgical Assistant PD

Mount Sinai Medical Center; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center seeks a qualified Surgical Assistant to support operative teams in Miami Beach. You will position and transfer patients, prepare the sterile field, and assist with instrumentation under supervision.

Certification in CPR/BLS and SA credentials are required, with at least one year of SA experience preferred. The role emphasizes meticulous aseptic technique, safe handling of sharps, and active participation in improving surgical quality and patient safety through careful

Qualifications

• Surgical Assistant Certification and CPR/BLS certification required.
• Education: High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 1 year SA experience in healthcare setting.
• Active licensure and ability to maintain records on file.

Responsibilities

• Assist with positioning and transfers pre/post-operatively, ensuring patient safety.
• Maintain licensure and CPR/BLS certification; keep documentation on file.
• Assist in catheter/line insertion, draping and patient prep for procedures.
• Understand anatomy/physiology relevant to procedures and positioning.
• Use instruments safely and correctly; handle sterile field and PPE.
• Inspect sterile packages and trays for integrity before use.
• Maintain sterile field; ensure aseptic technique throughout operation.
• Anticipate surgeon needs for exposure and retract tissues carefully.
• Keep a dry field; manage suction and electrocautery appropriately.
• Clamp bleeding vessels with instruments; apply sponges/pressure as needed.
• Demonstrate knot tying and suturing/stapling techniques.
• Alert nurse to any aseptic technique breaks and correct them.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Patient positioning

Sterile technique

Knot tying

PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Surgical instruments

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 WayOur 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.Department:Job Description Summary:Position ResponsibilitiesAssists 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.QualificationsLicense/Registration/CertificationSurgical Assistant Certification and CPR/BLS certification required.EducationHigh School Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred/Foreign medical school graduate.Experience1 year SA experience within healthcare environment.Benefits:We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:Health benefitsLife insuranceLong-term disability coverageHealthcare spending accountsRetirement planPaid time offPet InsuranceTuition reimbursementEmployee assistance programWellness programOn-site housing for select positions and more!Degree Requirements:Certification: