The Surgical First Assistant ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource preceptor, and mentor. Provides safe therapeutic care by collaboration with surgeons and health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient.  Provides safe therapeutic care by collaboration with surgeons and health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient. Utilizes standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Teamwork-communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines. Uses an integrated approach toward patient outcomes.

Inova Employee Benefits and Perks:

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability NEW! 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute to the plan Competitive salary: Pay based experience Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work Supplemental Plans: Including Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

Shift: 

Hours: 

Location: INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital

Requirements for consideration:

Minimum Education:

Completion of Surgical First Assistant program through an accredited organization; or Medical school graduate with surgical training; or completion of a surgical assistant training program during military service in the United States.Preferred: AAS in Surgical Assisting or Surgical Technologist

Years of Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical First Assistant; or 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience

Certification:

Basic Life Support-American Heart Association Preferred: National Surgical Assistant Certification issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or the National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)

License:

Must meet licensure criteria and be licensed as Surgical Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia at time of hire.

Job Responsibilities

Actively participates in staff meetings and gives educational presentations for the staff. Seeks opportunities, planned and or situational based to teach, coach, and mentor others, on identified learning needs. Collaborates with team members in the development and implementation of an education plan for the team. Must demonstrate evidence of a minimum of 25 CEUs per year. Maintains own education continuing education record. Maintains own record of cases and hours for biweekly submission to PCD or Management Coordinator. Provides safe therapeutic care by collaboration with surgeons and health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient. Helps implement an individualized plan of care for the patient with complex needs to achieve desired outcomes. Shares data with team and supports team with surgeon. Get procedure questions asked and helps to set up to correct procedures. Make clinical decisions based on experience, patient population data, and observation in concert with the primary surgeon. Advocates patient rights from the patient/family perspective: acts as a resource to resolve issues. Seeks validation of clinical decisions from others for complex patients or unfamiliar situations. Collaborates with the health care team and other disciplines to meet the desired outcomes. Confirms procedure with surgeon and determines specific equipment needed per procedure by reviewing permit to confirm procedure and special needs. May perform additional duties as assigned.

 

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