Surgical First Assistant- Operating Room

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers is seeking a Surgical First Assistant for the Operating Room. This role involves assisting the primary surgeon in the perioperative care of patients. Candidates must have specific certifications and experience with a focus on maintaining quality outcomes in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• 3 years as a Certified Surgical Technician required.
• Preferred: 5 years as a Surgical Technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in perioperative care.
• Maintain a sterile field and assist throughout surgical procedures.

Skills

Team Development

Organization

Computer Literacy

Education

CAAHEP accredited Surgical Assistant graduate

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

BLS certified

Job description

Surgical First Assistant- Operating Room

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Under the direct guidance and supervision of the primary operative surgeon, assists the surgeon in the perioperative care of patients and performs duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• CAAHEP accredited Surgical Assistant graduate.
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) by NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technician.
• BLS certified within 30 days of hire.
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years as a Surgical Technician.
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years as a Surgical Technician.
  
  

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform the duties of a Certified Surgical Technician II.
• Assist in patient positioning.
• Placement of pneumatic tourniquet.
• Urinary catheter placement.
• Assists with holding or manipulation of surgical instruments intraoperatively as directed by the surgeon.
• Prepping of the surgical site including draping patient with surgeon’s guidelines.
• Maintains hemostasis by any manner to include but not limited to clamping, cauterizing or ligating as directed by surgeon.
  
  

8 Provide retraction and manipulation of tissue and organs with regard to tissue type and appropriate technique as directed by the surgeon.

• Assist in placement and suturing of surgical drains.
• Closure of any and all layers of wounds as per surgeon’s directive.
• Assist with all procedures under direction of the surgeon.
• Maintain integrity of sterile field.
• Other duties as defined and within scope of practice, skill set and level of competence.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to bend, stoop, and reach and capable of normal rotation.
• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, 20 lbs. of force frequently and/or 10 lbs. of force constantly. Department of Labor Medium duty standard.
• Able to stand and walk for an 8 to 10 hour shift.
• May be required to travel between facilities.
  
  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hospital clinical setting.
  
  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated quality outcomes.
• Computer Literacy.
• Organization skills.
• Team Development.
  
  

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Shift:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center:

72 BMC Nursing Operating Room

Address:

2500 Hospital Drive

Martinsburg

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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