Surgical Assistant - Surgery - Flex 0.6 (48 hrs biweekly)

Memorial Health System; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Memorial Health System seeks a qualified Surgical Assistant to support the surgeon in exposure, hemostasis, and various operative steps, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes. Responsibilities include chart review, allergy checks, patient positioning, and sterile technique in a fast-paced OR.

The role requires Surgical Technologist certification with at least 3 years of experience and certification as Surgical Assistant or Surgical First Assistant, plus BLS.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist with minimum 3 years experience; certification as either Surgical Assistant or Surgical First Assistant from a Surgical Assistant Program required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required – obtain during hospital orientation.
• Maintains compliance in RQI as required.
• Ability to anticipate problems and problem solve in the OR.

Responsibilities

• Assist in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions during surgery.
• Review patient chart and verify allergies; prep solutions adjusted accordingly.
• Assist in patient positioning and urinary catheter placement as needed.
• Prepare prep tray sterilely and assist in draping according to surgeon guidelines.
• Assist in retracting tissues and in placement and suturing of surgical drains.
• Close wound layers under the surgeon's direction and support the OR team for a safe procedure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Sterile technique

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Surgical Technologist Certification

Surgical Assistant or Surgical First Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Job description

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Surgical Assistant is responsible for providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient and Memorial Health System. Role will vary based on each procedure, area, surgeon and facility. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.Job Functions:Performs the appropriate preoperative skin scrub for the particular procedure and circumstance.Demonstrates the understanding of aseptic technique and sterile vs. non-sterile areas.Wears appropriate protective equipment.Reviews patient chart.Routinely verifies any patient allergies and changes the prep solutions accordingly.Assists in patient positioning.Assists in Urinary catheter placement.Preps surgical site.Drapes patient with surgeon’s guidelines.Displays surgical conscience for the safety of the patient, other employees and themselves.Facilitates voluntarily in an assistant or non-assistant room, and works efficiently with the OR team, performing duties in an efficient and safe manner.Displays knowledge of the surgeon’s preferences and prepare the prep tray in a sterile, economical, and uniform manner with the supplies needed.Demonstrates the proper use of equipment in a smooth, safe, and efficient manner.Follows the pace set by the surgeon, and without delay in the thought process, participates in the procedure to maintain a smooth and efficient flow of the operation.Displays knowledge of the different routines, procedures and anatomy which enables anticipation of the surgeon’s needs.Assists in retracting tissues per surgeon’s directive.Clamps, ligates, and cuts tissue, per surgeon’s directive.Assists in placement and suturing of surgical drains.Closes all wound layers as per surgeon.Assists in varies surgical procedures.Maintains and updates knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment.Maintains extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology.Maintains a professional working relationship with staff and physicians.Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.Minimum Education/Experience Required:Certification as a Surgical Technologist with a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist and Certification as either a Surgical Assistant or Surgical First Assistant from a Surgical Assistant Program required.Basic Life Support (BLS) required – will obtain during hospital orientationMaintains compliance in RQI required.Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:Ability to anticipate problems and problem solve.Ability to handle large volumes of work with attention to detail.Ability to work with interruptions.Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.Benefits: Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call [phone] to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax [phone] or email at [e-mail].* Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.