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Surgical Assist Cardiac Team – Springfield Regional Medical Center

 

Job Summary: 

The Surgical Assistant, Cardiac Team is responsible for preparing the cardiac surgical room, gathering patient and case specific supplies and equipment. Under the direct supervision of a surgeon, performs first, second or third assistant tasks during an intra-operative procedure to include: providing exposure, retracts to expose anatomy without causing undue pressure on organs and tissues, performs surgical wound repair technique(s) and controls blood loss during cardiac surgery. May be called upon to perform duties in Main OR during normal working hours when not in conflict with Cardiovascular OR responsibilities.   

 

Essential Functions: 

Serves as the surgical assistant on assigned cardiac surgery cases. Functions in the scrub role as assigned.   

Under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon, handles tissue, provides exposure, uses instruments, sutures, and provides hemostasis, performs wound closure and knot tying, irrigates wound site, uses power equipment and stapling devices.  

Performs surgical hand scrub, following Surgical Scrub Policy and Procedure. Gowns and gloves self and others, following gowning and gloving policy and procedure.  

Assists surgeon or scrub person in draping patient to establish the sterile field. Does so in accordance with AORN Standards and Recommended Practices and established departmental policies.  

Assists scrub personnel and surgeon in applying dressings as requested.  

Shares responsibility for patient safety at all times. Maintains an environment free of obstacles and hazards that could result in injuries to personnel and patients.  

 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.  

  

Education: 

High school diploma or equivalent (required)    

Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program (required)  

 

Required Licensing & Certifications: 

BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)   

  

Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA), or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) (required) (if hired in Virginia prior to July 1, 2020, preferred; if hired in Cincinnati, preferred).     

If employed in Virginia, registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Assistant (required)  

 

Experience: 

Two years’ experience in an Operating Room (required)    

Experience in cardiovascular operating room (preferred; required for RSFH)    

 

Skills & Abilities: 

 

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:  

Monitor patient conditions during treatment  

Completes specific, routine task  

Requires basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skill  

May operate basic equipment/machinery.  

Ability to follow instructions   

Assists with performing circulator skills and tasks  

 

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:  

Attention to detail  

Critical thinking  

Teamwork  

Conflict resolution  

Active listening  

Relationship building  

Demonstrates a caring attitude and intentional caring behaviors in interpersonal interactions and patient/family care.  

Communicates clearly all pertinent patient information to other members of the health care team.  

Possess Surgical Conscience   

Anticipate Needs   

Flexible   

Takes direction  

Able to work under pressure   

Professionalism   

Move with a sense of urgency   

 

Training: 

None 

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What we offer

\n \n Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)\n Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts\n Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders\n Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support\n \n

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com