Surgical First Assistant

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc. in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support surgeons during operative procedures and ensure patient readiness and safety.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Assistant program, at least 1 year of OR experience, and Virginia LSA or CSFA/CSA certification with CPR/BLS on hire (ACLS preferred).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Assistant program or equivalent.
• 1 year Operating Room experience as Surgical Assistant preferred.
• Licensure as a Virginia Licensed Surgical Assistant (LSA) required on hire; CSFA/CSA or NBSTSA certification required on hire; CPR/BLS upon hire; ACLS upon hire (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician during operative procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians to meet patient needs.
• Support departmental productivity and flex shifts to meet department needs.
• Maintain infection control practices and adherence to Safety Goals.
• Assist with room setup, sterilization, and supply management.

Skills

Operating room experience

Surgical assistance

Team collaboration

Infection control awareness

Education

Graduate of accredited Surgical Assistant program

Job description

Newport News, Virginia. Hiring Range $38.60 - $53.08/Hourly. Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

The Surgical First Assistant serves as first or second assistant on all surgical cases, under the direction of the surgeon to provide technical assistance as required by the type of procedure being performed. Takes an active role in patient preparation and readiness, assists with the surgical suite room turnaround, equipment management, and has knowledge of special soft equipment specific to each surgical specialty. Stays current on service nuances, attends surgical updates and is vigilant in all efforts towards sound infection control practices. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient served. Assists the surgical team in room preparation, sterilization of equipment, gathering supplies and room turnaround. Expected to float among other RHS facilities. Surgical privileges are established by the surgery department and medical staff and approved by the governing body.

What you will do

Assists the physician with all aspects of care during the operative procedure. Collaborates with physicians to provide for the specialized needs of patients. Monitor/supports personal departmental productivity through volunteering for and recommending creative changes to include flexing and shift changes to meet the needs of the department. Demonstrates advanced proficiency and good problem solving skills and serves as a clinical resource to support and develop peers and assist the surgeon technically. Recommends and participates in supply utilization changes that support cost containment. Participates and provides feedback in new equipment/product evaluations; identifies and recommends solutions for cost savings and waste reduction. Demonstrates and maintains profession relationship with medical staff. Demonstrates an understanding of how to identify and report suspected noncompliance or violations to the Quality Management System. Builds trusting collaborative relationships through timely follow-up regarding requests and concerns. Responsible for following safe practices as referenced in the National Patient Safety Goals, and following policy & procedures, as well as guidelines outlined in AORN, CMS, and DNV. Identifies opportunities and follows through to continuously improve service and patient care outcomes in accordance with patient safety standards, standards of excellence and RHS Code of Ethics. Capable of recognizing emergency situations and responds competently.

Qualifications

Education Program Graduate, Graduate of an accredited Surgical Assistant program or equivalent (Required)

Experience 1 year Operating Room experience as Surgical Assistant (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications Licensed Surgical Assistant (LSA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire(Required) or CSA - National Surgical Assistant Association (NCCSA) Upon Hire(Required) and CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) and ACLS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Preferred)

By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.