The Surgical First Assistant, Senior assists the surgical team in providing quality individualized patient care during all phases of the surgical experience. This role includes demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary for patient care and assisting with various types of surgical operations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be a graduate of a recognized first assist program with national certification or be a registered nurse. A minimum of 4 years of experience assisting in surgical settings is preferred.
high schoolprofessional certificateInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationCustomer ServiceTime ManagementPhysical StaminaTeam CollaborationPatient CareAttention to DetailAseptic TechniqueTechnical CompetencySkill ValidationSurgical AssistanceData AssessmentCompetency TestingInstrumentation KnowledgeScrub Tech Experience
Job description
Surgical Assistant, Senior Job Code
SS1482 PRN with minimum call requirement of 3 x 12 hour shifts in a 6 week period. Can be split up over the 6 weeks. Does not have to be all in one shift. ABOUT US We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB
TYPE
Classification:
Non
Exempt
Supervises
Positions: JOB SUMMARY Under the direct and indirect supervision of the attending physician and in a cohesive manner with all surgical staff functions in a surgical assist role, the Surgical Assistant Senior assists the team in providing quality individualized patient care during all phases of the patient' surgical experience. The staff member will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the patients served. The employee will be able to assess data reflective of the patient' status and interpret the information needed to identify each patient' requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provides services as described in the department' policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of a recognized first assist program with National Certification or RN required. Or, if a physician from another country and practicing in the United States as a First Assistant, this is acceptable.
Experience
Minimum of 4 years of experience assisting preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure
Certified Surgical First Assist or Registered Nurse First Assist required.
Additional
Skills/Requirements
Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing. Demonstrate effective and appropriate customer service skills, verbal and nonverbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, and time management skills. Scrub tech experience to be able to independently scrub Orthopedics, General, Vascular, Gynecological cases. Ability to independently cover scrub call as needed.
Additional
Skills/Requirements
Preferred:
N/A
Competencies
Communication: Collaborates with the leadership team and UCIC to identify and resolve unit issues. Keeps co-workers and intra-op staff informed of any updates/issues. Follows written instructions as needed.
Technical
Competency: : Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the patients served. Collects, organizes, and enters information into the patient scheduling application. Assists with various types of surgical operations providing technically skilled duties, serving as first assist. Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
Physical
DEMANDS
Physical
Demand
Code:
Medium to
Heavy
Physical
Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health. OTHER May require the use of safety equipment, such as
HEPA mask, for infection prevention:
Yes
On call responsibilities as directed: Yes Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
