Assistant, Surgical-First
Primary Location Woodbridge, Virginia
Worker Location Onsite
Facility Caton Hill Medical Center
Job Number 1229141 Date posted 03/20/2024
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Description:
Job Summary:
Under direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon will perform the role of 1st assistant during surgical procedures.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeon's instruction.
- Uses standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning.
- Provides the surgeon with appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, and other techniques according to standards.
- Utilizes appropriate technique to assist surgeon with temporary or permanent hemostasis by 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.
- Performs duties as a surgical technician in all surgical specialties practicing in the ambulatory surgery center.
- Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes, i.e. sutures and staples.
- Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
- Assists with patient transport to and from OR, including from gurney to bed.
- Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria.
- Performs other related duties as indicated.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum five (5) years of documented experience as a certified surgical technician required.
- Minimum three (3) years of continuous, documented experience as a certified surgical assistant in the role of 1st assistant.
Education
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
Certification credentialed by one of the following is required:
The National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting -Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA).
Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist (LCC-ST) - Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified First Assistant (CST/CFA) credential.
National Surgical Assistant Association - Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA).
American Board of Surgical Assistants - Surgical Assistant - Certified (SA-C).
BLS certification required.
Additional Requirements:
- N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
- N/A
Primary Location: Virginia,Woodbridge,Caton Hill Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM
Working Hours End: 03:30 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: CATON HILL MEDICAL CENTER - Day Surgery - 1808
Pay Range: $40.36 - $49.27 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
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Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
