Job Description:
Position Summary
The Certified Surgical Assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The surgical assistant to the surgeon during the operation does so under the direction and supervision of that surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.
Position Requirements
• Required-Graduate of an accredited surgical assisting program
• Required-Three to five years recent experience as a Certified Scrub Technician
• Required-Current CPR/BLS certification
• Preferred-Recent experience as First Assist in all specialties
Essential Functions (Responsibilities/Accountabilities)

1. Determine specific equipment needed per procedure
2. Review surgical consent, confirming procedure and special needs
3. Select and display x-rays for surgeons reference
4. Assist in moving and positioning of patient, including placement of pneumatic tourniquet if needed
5. Actively participate in Surgical Time-out
6. Drape patient within surgeons guidelines
7. Provide retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization with regard to tissue type and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique
8. Assist in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instrument for task, placement of ties, placement of suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measures as directed by the surgeon
9. Use of electrocautery mono and bi-polar
10. Clamp, ligate and cut tissue per surgeons directive
11. Maintain competency on all new surgical equipment and devices
12. Maintain integrity of sterile field
13. Close all wound layers (fascia, subcutaneous and skin) as per surgeons directive
14. Insert drainage tubes per surgeons directive
15. Select and apply wound dressings
16. Assist with resuscitation of patient during cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events in the operating room
17. Perform any other duties or procedures incident to surgical procedures deemed necessary as directed by the surgeon
18. Maintain knowledge of job related duties working within the hospitals policies and procedures.
19. Treat and handles all patient information as confidential.

The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospitals goals and objectives.
Position Urgency:
Quick Start
Shifts:
Monday - Friday 7 am - 7 pm
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40
Sub Specialty:
Surgical Technologist
General Certifications:, General Certifications(ACLS,BLS/BCLS,PALS,NRP,Telecommunication); Nursing Certifications(CPI ,ENPC,RNFA,TNCC,AWHONN,NIHSS,STABLE,ASLS,NBSTSA,APHON,CMA,CCMA,RMA,C-EFM)
Nursing Certifications:
Contract Length in Weeks:
13