Bon Secours
Surgical Assistant - Operating Room - Harbour View Medical Center
Bon Secours, Suffolk, Virginia, United States, 23437
Surgical Assistant - Operating Room - Harbour View Medical Center
With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams has embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.
BON SECOURS is a faith‑based and patient‑focused organization. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Surgical Assistant II – Harbour View Medical Center The Surgical Assistant II serves in the assistant role in the provision of care to patients undergoing a surgical procedure under the supervision of the provider in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. The Surgical Assistant II demonstrates the ability to care for a variety of increasingly complex patients in multiple service lines and strives to improve patient outcomes.
Essential Functions
Routinely functions as first assist on assigned cases within multiple and/or complex service lines. Functions in the scrub role as assigned, demonstrating knowledge and implementation of sterile technique. May function in the Surgical Tech capacity fulfilling the scrub role as assigned. Checks all instruments to ensure they are in proper working order prior to use. Assists with sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per policy and procedures. Handles specimens in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
Protects patient information based on hospital policy and government regulations to assure information is kept confidential.
Communicates effectively with the circulating nurse upon observance of any missing or malfunctioning instruments and/or indication of any compromise to sterility.
Assists with patient positioning, skin prepping, foley catheterization and draping.
Under the direct observation of the surgeon, may insert secondary trocars; place instruments through trocars; utilize power equipment and stapling devices; inject infiltration local anesthetic medications; use sponges and suction; perform cauterization; manipulate retractors; irrigate the wound site(s); cut suture material, handle hemostats, and tie suture; provide assistance securing drains to tissue; close the surgical wound: may assist suture closing of fascia layer under the direct observation of the surgeon; sutures the subcutaneous tissues and skin including with the use of a skin stapler if needed; applies appropriate wound dressings, including medicated dressings.
Assists the team members in selecting and preparing necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures. Anticipates, assists, and provides for the surgeon's needs including draping, correct instruments, and supplies. Participates in room turnover procedures including set‑up and clean‑up protocols.
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 employed in Virginia, must be registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine (required)
Experience
One year experience as a Surgical Assistant (required)
Skills & Abilities Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills
Monitor patient conditions during treatment
Complete specific, routine tasks
Basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skills
Operate basic equipment/machinery
Soft/Interpersonal Skills
Ability to follow instructions
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
Assists with performing circulator skills and tasks
Takes direction
Able to work under pressure
Professionalism
Move with a sense of urgency
Preceptor
Role model
Training None
What We Offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
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 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.
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BON SECOURS is a faith‑based and patient‑focused organization. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Surgical Assistant II – Harbour View Medical Center The Surgical Assistant II serves in the assistant role in the provision of care to patients undergoing a surgical procedure under the supervision of the provider in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. The Surgical Assistant II demonstrates the ability to care for a variety of increasingly complex patients in multiple service lines and strives to improve patient outcomes.
Essential Functions
Routinely functions as first assist on assigned cases within multiple and/or complex service lines. Functions in the scrub role as assigned, demonstrating knowledge and implementation of sterile technique. May function in the Surgical Tech capacity fulfilling the scrub role as assigned. Checks all instruments to ensure they are in proper working order prior to use. Assists with sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per policy and procedures. Handles specimens in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
Protects patient information based on hospital policy and government regulations to assure information is kept confidential.
Communicates effectively with the circulating nurse upon observance of any missing or malfunctioning instruments and/or indication of any compromise to sterility.
Assists with patient positioning, skin prepping, foley catheterization and draping.
Under the direct observation of the surgeon, may insert secondary trocars; place instruments through trocars; utilize power equipment and stapling devices; inject infiltration local anesthetic medications; use sponges and suction; perform cauterization; manipulate retractors; irrigate the wound site(s); cut suture material, handle hemostats, and tie suture; provide assistance securing drains to tissue; close the surgical wound: may assist suture closing of fascia layer under the direct observation of the surgeon; sutures the subcutaneous tissues and skin including with the use of a skin stapler if needed; applies appropriate wound dressings, including medicated dressings.
Assists the team members in selecting and preparing necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures. Anticipates, assists, and provides for the surgeon's needs including draping, correct instruments, and supplies. Participates in room turnover procedures including set‑up and clean‑up protocols.
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 employed in Virginia, must be registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine (required)
Experience
One year experience as a Surgical Assistant (required)
Skills & Abilities Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills
Monitor patient conditions during treatment
Complete specific, routine tasks
Basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skills
Operate basic equipment/machinery
Soft/Interpersonal Skills
Ability to follow instructions
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
Assists with performing circulator skills and tasks
Takes direction
Able to work under pressure
Professionalism
Move with a sense of urgency
Preceptor
Role model
Training None
What We Offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
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 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.
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