Surgical Assistant

Primary responsibility involves performance of specific tasks during surgical procedures to permit the surgeon to perform an efficient and safe operation. Assists with identifying anatomy within the operative field. Maintains positive customer relations. Shall demonstrate competency and possess the technical skills appropriate for assigned cases and utilize that knowledge in assisting others. Performs various duties within the scope of responsibility and is accountable to the manager of the Surgical Assistants.

• Positioning the patient as directed by the surgeon for optimal exposure during the surgical procedure.
• Providing visualization of the operative site through:
  
  
  
  • Appropriate placement and securing of retractors with or without padding.
  • Packing with sponges.
  • Digital manipulation of tissue.
  • Suctioning, irrigating, or sponging.
  • Manipulation of suture materials (e.g., loops, tags, running suture).
  • Proper use of body mechanics to prevent obstruction of the surgeon's view.
  
  
  
  
• Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis.
• Utilizing running or interrupted subcutaneous sutures with absorbable or non-absorbable material.
• Utilizing subcuticular closure techniques with or without adhesive skin closure strips.
• Closing skin method indicated by the surgeon (suture, staples, etc.).
• Postoperative subcutaneous injection of local anesthetic agent as directed by the surgeon.
• Selecting and applying appropriate wound dressings, including:
  
  
  
  • Liquid or spray occlusive materials.
  • Absorbent material affixed with tape or circumferential wrapping.
  • Immobilizing dressing (soft or rigid).
  
  
  
  
• Providing assistance in securing drainage system to tissue.
• Acts independently in surgery and on-call with regards to the harvesting of veins, radial artery, tendons, bone, skin, and plastic closure on plastic cases.
• Provides expert assistance on all major surgical cases, under direct supervision of a surgeon.
• Stays abreast of all new technologies as it relates to specialty areas.

• Completion of a CAAHEP accredited program in Surgical Technology OR
• Foreign Medical Graduate with 3 years of Surgical Assistance experience in the US (handled on a case-by-case basis)
• 2 years experience in Surgical assistance
• Extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology, excellent eye-hand coordination, and ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Sound judgment and knowledge of scientific principles must be used.
• Competency in selected skills is required through hospital-provided instruction.

• 4 years general experience with 2 years in any specialty area.
• NSAA, CFA in the AST, or RNFA at the National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC).

Duration: 8 weeks Shift: 4x10s 6:30AM-5:30PM

Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long-term local and travel assignments. Equiliem is recognized as a certified small business enterprise and has earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms. We have been awarded Best in Staffing for four consecutive years by our employees and client partners.