Certified surgical assistant job description

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City/State
Virginia Beach, VA

Overview

Work Shift
First (Days) (United States of America)

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Job Summary

The Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA/CSFA) works as a 1st or 2nd assistant to the surgeon and under the direction and supervision of that surgeon may perform specific significant surgical tasks.

Anticipating the needs of the surgical team, the Certified Surgical Assistant assists the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, set up of various tables and positioning equipment, providing retraction for visualization of surgical site, cauterization of bleeding vessels, suturing and closure of incision, instillation of medications, application of surgical dressings, splints, and casts.

The surgical assistant has responsibilities before, during and after the surgical procedure. The surgical assistant uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.

Graduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited Surgical Assistant Program required. Graduate of medical school (foreign or domestic) may be substituted for education if currently certified or Credentialed as a Surgical Assistant or Surgical First Assistant issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, or the National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants or their successors in lieu of CAAHEP Surgical Assistant Program.

Must obtain Certified Surgical First Assistant or Certified Surgical Assistant certification within 6 months of hire if not available at hire. All current Virginia SAs and applicants must be certified and licensed through the Virginia Board of Medicine.

Qualifications:

TS - Trade School Graduate: Surgical Assistant (Required)

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Surgical Assistant

Skills

Active Listening, Communication

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Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Determines specific equipment needed for procedures
* Selection and placement of x-rays for reference
* Assists in moving and positioning of patient
* Confirms procedures with surgeon
* Drapes patient with surgeon's guidelines
* Provides retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization with regard to tissue type and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique
* Assists in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instrument for the task, placement of ties and suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measures as directed by surgeon.
* Clamp, ligation and cutting of tissue per surgeon's directive
* Prepare graft as directed by the surgeon
* Urinary catheter placement
* Assist in laparoscopic procedures with camera and instruments
* Prepping of the surgical site
* Maintains his/her knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment
* Must be able to gown and glove self using open or closed gloving technique
* Closure of all wound layers, as per surgeon's directive
* Assist in placement and suturing of surgical drains
* Selection and application of wound dressings
* Assists with CPR of patient during cardiac arrest or other life threatening events in the operating room
* Any other duties or procedures deemed necessary and directed by the surgeon.
* Assist in robotics and obtain requirements for certification in robotics
* May take call after assigned working hours to assist attending surgeons in urgent or emergency surgical procedures
* Maintain an extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology
* Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique in relation to the procedure and the operating field

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Must possess a working knowledge of all operating room procedures.
* Must have the ability to anticipate needs of surgeon, be able to demonstrate and maintain dexterity sufficient to successful completion of assistant duties on each particular procedure.
* Will need to possess the ability to only function within the limits of his/her ability, and within the scope of practice set forth by the medical facility.
* Multi-tasking, ability to work under pressure, must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

EDUCATION and / or CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

* High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a National Surgical Assistant Association approved program.
* Credits and continuing education must be maintained as required by Association of Surgical Assistants.
* Holding current IL State Licensure as a Registered Surgical Assistant, NST; CPR; BLS

EXPERIENCE:

* 1-3 years