Surgical Asst

General Summary of Position

The Surgical Assistant in surgery collaborates with the surgeon and the health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient. The Surgical Assistant practices in collaboration with and at the direction of the surgeon during the intra‑operative experience. The Surgical Assistant may take a scrub role when not needed as a first assistant.

Scope of Practice:

• Handle tissue.
• Provide exposure.
• Use instruments.
• Suture.
• Provide homeostasis.
• With on‑site supervision, may prepare and administer injections limited to intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular (e.g., deltoid, gluteal, vastus lateralis) to include small amounts of local anesthetic.
• Establish a peripheral intravenous line.
• Access the patient's chart for pertinent information.
• May not participate in auto‑transfusions, inject/medicate a patient, or participate in pre‑operative or post‑operative care of the patient.

• Functions as a Surgical Assistant.
• Anticipates next move in completing patient’s surgery.
• Performs well with multiple instrumentation and equipment.
• Assist in room set‑up and turnover.
• Responds to a constantly changing assignment in a professional manner.
• Displays safety consciousness in all activities in the Operating Room.
• Provides care in a compassionate, caring manner.
• Assists other team members without being asked.
• Assists the Operating Room Leadership with cost‑effective methods in surgical procedures; participates in evaluations of products and their efficacy.
• Makes suggestions for process improvements.
• Makes recommendations for equipment/product standardization.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• 1–2 years experience as a surgical technologist for major surgeries required.
• 1–2 years successful experience as a CST/CFA preferred.

Licenses and

Certifications:

• CST – Certified Surgical Technologist; preferred certification in CST/CFA.
• CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (BLS and NRP) from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical First Assist required.
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehend and follow policies and procedures for Med Star Southern Maryland Hospital Center.
• Read, write, and speak English to successfully accomplish essential duties.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and compliance with federal, state, and regulatory laws.
• Exhibit professionalism, courtesy, and excellent customer service.
• Work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Document proficiency in the role of a scrub technologist for major surgeries.
• Apply principles of asepsis and infection control.
• Knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and operative technique.
• Behave appropriately in stressful and emergent situations.
• Recognize safety hazards and initiate corrective action.
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper exposure techniques.
• Demonstrate excellence in suturing and closing of surgical sites.
• Awareness of new technology.
• Use tact when dealing with difficult personalities.
• Effective means of hemostasis.
• Confidential demeanor dealing with patient information.

USD $35.68 – $64.71 per hour.

Full‑time.

Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care.

Clinton, MD (Washington DC‑Baltimore Area).