What are the responsibilities and job description for the SURGICAL ASSISTANT position at Premier Health?
Essential Duties & Functions:
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation and wound/incision exposure.
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of sterile technique, “scrubbing” and sterilization practices.
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of equipment used in the operating room.
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of medications used during a surgical procedure.
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the handling of specimens.
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of patient care in the operating room (prepping, draping, positioning, moving etc.)
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of cleaning in surgery (instrumentation, OR rooms etc.)
Assist the surgery team with room turn over and preparation of procedureEducation
Education Required: Diploma Program - Surgical Assistant program must be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)
Additional requirements:
Area of study or major: Surgical Assistant
Preferred educational qualifications: Associates Degree in the field of Surgical Technology; Military Training; 5 or more years of experience without a degree.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Current CPR is required.
Experience
Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
Preferred experience: 2 Years as a surgical tech; 2 years as an SA
Knowledge/Skills:
Must be able to multitask with interruptions while maintaining a professional demeanor
Basic computer knowledge
Strong organizational skills
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
