Surgical First Assistant WRH

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital; Gloucester (VA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to support operative care under the surgeon's direction in our Virginia ORs. The ideal candidate will assist with laparoscopic, total joint, and robotic cases, prep and turnover, and ensure patient safety and infection control.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Surgical Assistant program, 3–4 years OR experience as a Surgical Assistant, and applicable Licensure/CSFA/CSA credentials upon hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Assistant program or equivalent.
• 3-4 years of operating room experience as a Surgical Assistant.
• 1 year operating room experience with Riverside Health System.
• Licensure/certification as LSA/CSFA/CSA upon hire or as applicable.

Responsabilités

• Assist the physician with all aspects of care during operative procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians to meet the specialized needs of patients.
• Support departmental productivity and cost containment through smart staffing and supplies.
• Maintain infection control practices and safety standards per policy.
• Float among RHS facilities as needed and adapt to schedules.

Description du poste

Gloucester, VirginiaHiring Range$43.40 - $59.68/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.OverviewThe 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. Demonstrates knowledge and competency with Advanced Laparoscopy, Total Joint and/or Robotics surgical cases. 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 doAssists 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.Demonstrates knowledge and competency in advanced laparoscopy, total joint, and/or robotics surgical cases.QualificationsEducationProgram Graduate, Graduate of an accredited Surgical Assistant program or equivalent (Required)Experience3-4 years (Minimum 3 years) Operating Room experience as Surgical Assistant (Required)1 year Operating Room experience as Surgical Assistant Riverside Health System (Required)Skills and AbilitiesCompetency - Advanced laparoscopy, Total Joint, and/or Robotics surgical cases. This requirement is met by submitting a completed Surgical First Assistant tier advancement application with all required signatures.Licenses and CertificationsLicensed Surgical Assistant (LSA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) andCertified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire(Required) orCSA - National Surgical Assistant Association (NCCSA) Upon Hire(Required) andCPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) andACLS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Preferred)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.