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Form of workPOSITION PURPOSE
Serves as first assistant on all procedures assigned, which may include General, Vascular, Orthopedic/Spine, Thoracic, Urology, Obstetrical/Gynecologic, Podiatry and Maxillofacial.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Certification:
Required Knowledge:
Experience Required:
Age Specific:
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
WORKING CONDITIONS
Serves as first assistant on all procedures assigned, which may include General, Vascular, Orthopedic/Spine, Thoracic, Urology, Obstetrical/Gynecologic, Podiatry and Maxillofacial.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
- Clinical: Provides assistance to physician in surgical procedures as 1st assistant.
- First assist on specific procedures assigned by the OR Charge Nurse, in collaboration with practice-specific Surgical Physician Assistants.
- Cases include those requiring second assisting as well as cases approved by the attending physician for first assisting.
- Performs surgical tasks as appropriate and as directed by the attending with minimal direction given by the surgeon.
- Assists the operating room team peri- and post-operatively with the care of the patient.
- Customer Service: Contributes to the improvement of customer satisfaction.
- Receptive to the physical and emotional needsof patients and their families.
- Provides ancillary services to physicians to improve physician satisfaction and retention.
- Development: Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure; updates clinical skills as required by hospital policy and patient need.
- Practices within national and state legal boundaries and according to hospital policy and procedures.
- Identifies learning needs and initiates actions to address these education needs.
- Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain licensure.
- Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department.
- Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allotted timeframe for completion (CPR, License, PPD, Competencies, Age Specifics, etc.)
- Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between departments.
- Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate
- Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees.
- Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit.
- Works collaboratively with practice-based Physician Assistants to provide optimum OR case coverage.
- Department/Unit Specific Functions and Duties
- Maintains Flexibility in scheduling and participates in covering shortages within the department. Rotate through additional roles as needed, including surgical technologist.
- Assists with pre- and post-procedure activities, including room turnover and pulling supplies for upcoming cases.
- Fulfills on-call obligations according to department policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Associates degree or higher level degree or equivalent training, such as graduation from National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) or similarly accredited program, is required.
Certification:
- National Surgical Assistant Certification (CSFA or CSA)
- CPR Certification
Required Knowledge:
- Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers.
- HIPAA policies on Confidentiality
- Knowledge of surgical procedures: General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Orthopedic/Spine Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Otolaryngology (head and neck), Plastic Surgery, Urology, Obstetrics/Gynecologic Surgery, Podiatry, and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Experience Required:
- At least 1 year of experience as first assistant or in house training program through accredited SA program with clinicals at MMMC.
Age Specific:
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the appropriate care for patients in all age groups
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
- Ability to move or lift patients and/or equipment
- Ability to exert up to 25 lbs. of force
- Lift
- Carry
- Pull
- Push
- Reach
- Bend
- Gross Motor Function of both hands
- Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation) of both hands
- Gross Motor Function of both feet
- Ability to stand/walk 6-8 hours
- Ability to sit for 1-2 hours
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Body Fluid Exposure: Yes
- Occupational Hazards - exposure to unsteady or falling patient: In the course of transferring a patient, he/she may encounter a patient who falls or loses his or her balance, causing him/her to bear the full weight of a patient or fall with him or her.
- Occupational Hazards - exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens: Caution must be used at all times to take appropriate safety measures, including wearing rubber gloves, use of all personal protective equipment, masks, goggles, aprons and gowns
