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Surgical Assistant Extern– Maryview Medical Center

Employment Qualifications

Graduate of Surgical Assistant accredited Surgical Assistant programHas applied for licensure in the state of VirginiaRequires CPR certificationMust be proficient in the command of the English language

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Surgical Assistant License Applicant in the Operating Room, under the direction of the Operating Room Clinical Leadership Team will be responsible for age specific care, safety, and quality care for patients undergoing surgical intervention based on the standards of care and in accordance with the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Operating Room. Under the direction of a designated preceptor and or the operating surgeon, the surgical assistant license applicant is responsible for assistance with patient positioning prior to the beginning of the procedure. The extern is also responsible for providing exposure, tying sutures, applying dressings to patients undergoing surgical intervention. The surgical assistant license applicant is also expected to work closely with team members; other responsibilities will include but are not limited to preparing the room for procedures, room turnover, maintaining sterile technique, and restocking as needed. The surgical assistant license applicant’s assignments will be made by the Operating Room Charge Nurse in collaboration with the designated preceptor.

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Essential Job Functions

Responsible for age specific care, safety, and quality of patients undergoing surgical intervention based on standards of care, policies and procedures of the Operating Room.Responsible for patient positioning, providing exposure during the procedure, tying suture, closing the surgical site, dressing applicationSets up the operating room with appropriate equipment prior to the procedureMaintains sterile techniqueUsing the physician preference card, works closely with team members to set the room up for the procedureAssists with room turnoverMany of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to 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