RESPONSIBILITIES I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Performs first assisting duties in the pre-procedure, intraoperative and post-procedure in complex and highly technical surgical cases. • Performs duties within scope of practice in accordance with established practices, procedures and protocols and instructions as given by surgeon. QMC Surgical Assistant Training Program: position is Phase III of The Queen’s Medical Center (QMC) Surgical Assistant Training Program. At this level, consistently performs all Phase I and II skills, and is able to perform interdependently with the surgeon. Requirements are identified in Section #VI of the job description. II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Essential: standing, sitting, lifting, walking, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object. • Occasional: stooping/bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, squatting, twisting body, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions. • Operates computer, microscope, and various surgical equipment, instrumentation and supplies. IV. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: • Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. • Exposed to blood and body fluids. IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: • High School diploma or comparable education and training. • Current certification as a first assistant (CFA), surgical assistant (CSA), or assistant in surgery by one the following: o National Board of Surgical Technology and Assisting (NBSTSA) o National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) o American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) o National Assistant at Surgery Council (NASC) • Current certification in Basic Life Support at the Healthcare Professional Level. B. EXPERIENCE: • Prior First Assistant/Surgical Assistant experience preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet