BON SECOURSSURGICAL ASSISTANT

Operating Room Certified Surgical First Assistant: PRN

No Weekends, No Call, No Holidays

Surgical Assistant

The below should be provided along with the application

Surgical Technologists

We are accepting PRN Candidates

1. License with the Virginia Board of Medicine

2. A current credential as a surgical assistant or surgical first assistant issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or the National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) or their successors; or

3. Successful completion of a surgical assistant training program during the applicants service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.

4. Practice as a surgical assistant in the Commonwealth at any time in the six months immediately prior to July 1, 2020.

Base Pay Rate P/Hr $65.00

PRN -13 weeks assignment As needed/ week

Qualifications:

· Licensure: Completion of an appropriate surgical assistant program: Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center is strongly preferred

· Certifications: BLS required

· Good command of the English language, both verbal and written

· Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Possess a working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control, sterile technique, maintaining integrity of the sterile field and draping the surgical patient within the surgeons guidelines.

· Provide operating room support to physicians and surgeons, including assisting surgeons during procedures.

· Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient

· Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation

· Independent decision making skills - ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions of the patient when needed

· Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, patients, and employees.

· Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.

· Complies with Policies & Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

· Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.