Surgical Assistant Copperfield OB/GYN

Overview

Job Summary

Aids in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for patient. Delivers patient care appropriate to age specific and other population needs under the direction and supervision of the surgeon.

Essential Functions

• Assists in obtaining and organizing supplies and instruments prior to each surgical case.
• Assists preparation and positioning of patient.
• Performs surgical scrub duties, sponge, instrument, and needle counts.
• Provides surgeon with requested instruments, supplies and equipment in a timely fashion.
• Maintains sterility of surgical environment.
• Assists with instrument and room clean-up according to established procedure.
• Assists in orientation of new Surgical Technologists I.
• Maintains, monitors, and rotates stock supply levels.
• Assists in distribution and documentation of all specimens.

Physical Requirements

Requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling. Requires ability to lift and support 51 lbs. Requires intact sense of sight, hearing, smells, touch, and finger dexterity. Requires ability to speak and understand English.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Certified Surgical Technician with 2 years experience required. Completion of a recognized Surgical Assistant Program required. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required. Ability to use surgical instruments and equipment preferred. Knowledge of essentials of sterile technique preferred.