Position Summary
Supports the department of Surgical Services in the consistent practice of surgical team assistance. Additional responsibilities include the provision of organizational, communication and assistive skills necessary to facilitate the flow of surgical service activities. These responsibilities include provision of maintenance of instruments, sterility process and support of resources to patients, visitors, physicians, staff and ancillary personnel. Responsible for the maintenance of surgical supplies, order entry functions, and orientation/training of new personnel and collaboration with the healthcare team towards achieving fiscal and quality care goals and of outcomes for the divisions within surgical services. The position also supports the Manager and Director of Surgical Services in the implementation of surgical service activities.
Examples of duties include:
Communication to facilitate patient care delivery and unit efficiencyPerforms any task included in Surgical Assistant I job descriptionAssists coworkers in patient care deliveryKnowledge of instrumentation and its useCompletes any documentation of any care givenAssist with instruments and supplies for surgery schedule Maintain current/accurate unit informationPerforms quarterly monitors for event related sterilization using list checks and stock roomsHelps open designated supplies for cases under supervisionSupport staff cross-trainingAssists with or does preps as directed under supervision following proper P&P’sScrubs and holds retractors or acts as 2nd scrub under supervision as assignedAssists with picking cases as time permitsAble to independently take call on a rotation basis.Qualifications
Education/Training/Experience
One year of health care experience in comparable setting. In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for staff with strong education and associated experiential background.
Knowledge of sterility standards, AAMI and AORN
Knowledge of aseptic technique
Licenses/Certifications
Current BLS-HCP
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