The Surgical Assistant supports surgeons during procedures by retracting tissue, maintaining hemostasis, and ensuring the integrity of the sterile field. They are also responsible for preparing equipment, positioning patients, and assisting with wound closure and dressings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have an Associate's degree, a formal Surgical Assistant program graduation, and BLS certification. A certification as a CSFA, CSA, or SA-C is required within one year of hire, along with two years of perioperative experience in acute care.
associate degreeprofessional certificateSterile Field MaintenanceInfection ControlBasic Life SupportPatient PositioningSurgical AssistingLaparoscopic SurgeryWound ClosureTissue RetractionElectrocauteryHemostasis ManagementPerioperative PracticeRobotic-assisted Surgery
Job description
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Job Title Surgical Assistant Location Vero Beach Facility Indian River Hospital Department Ancillary Surgery-Indian River Hospital Job Code 000463 Shift Days Schedule 6:00am-8:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best.
Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care.
At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers.
You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Department of General and Specialized Surgery evaluates and treats common and complex conditions affecting the abdomen, gastrointestinal system and breasts.
Our experienced caregivers are skilled in minimally invasive methods, including robotic-assisted surgery and laparoscopic surgery.
As a Surgical Assistant, you will work closely with surgical care practitioners, consultants and nursing teams to ensure smooth operations and proper equipment use.
Here, you will gain hands-on experience and learn a variety of valuable skills which provide opportunities for career advancement and professional growth within Cleveland Clinic.
A PRN caregiver in this position works varying days and hours between 6:00AM – 8:30PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: Assist with critical procedures and tasks related to specific training, score and orientation.
Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and other team members with respect to the requirements for the surgical procedure.
Use knowledge of OR procedures with respect to attire, infection control and compliance practices.
Prepare for the procedure or surgery by participating in the performance of the safety check/universal protocol determining the specific equipment needed, reviewing permits to confirm procedures and special needs, assisting in moving and positioning the patient, selecting x-rays for reference, inserting and removing Foley urinary bladder catheter and draping the patient.
Support the Surgeon during the procedure or surgery by retracting tissue and organs, maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use of appropriate instrumentation, placing ties or ligatures, or applying chemical hemostatic agents, using electrocautery mono and bi-polar, clamping, and ligating and cutting tissue.
Maintain integrity of sterile field, closing all wound layers, inserting drainage tubes, applying wound dressing and assisting with resuscitation or any other events in the OR.
Perform any other duties or procedures incident to the surgical procedure deemed necessary and directed and supervised by the surgeon.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Associate’s Degree Graduate of a formal Surgical Assistant program Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants OR Surgical Assistant Certified (SA-C) through the American Board of Surgical Assistants within one year of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Two years of perioperative practice in an acute care facility Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS through the American Red Cross Physical Requirements: The post holder is frequently exposed to episodes of exertion, for example whilst moving and handling anaesthetised patients or lifting surgical trays.
The post holder will be required to lift, push and pull objects, e.g. patient positioning equipment, theatre equipment and trolleys.
The post holder may be required to spend long periods in one position Alongside the Lead SCP maintain awareness of teams wellbeing and support appropriate delegation of team workload The post holder may be required to work at different desks and computers from time to time, depending on availability.
Standard keyboard skills required.
The role demands VDU use.
Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
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You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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