University of Miami
Surgical Assistant, Perioperative Services - Doral, Full Time
University of Miami, Florida, New York, United States
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Surgical Assistant supports surgeons during surgical procedures. More specifically, an employee in this position 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, the Surgical Assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Maintains established University and hospital directives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Preserves current knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment.
Maintains hemostasis by direct pressure, use, and application of appropriate surgical instruments, placement of ties and suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other necessary measures.
Assists with retracting tissues and performs wound closure.
Prepares surgical site and drapes and positions patient to obtain the best exposure for the surgical procedure.
Provides visualization of the operative sight by placing and securing retractors, packing with sponges, manipulating tissue, suctioning, irrigating, and manipulating suture materials.
Facilitates volume replacement or auto-transfusion techniques.
Selects and applies appropriate wound dressing.
Ensures that drainage systems are appropriately secured to tissue.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education:
Graduate from an accredited program, four-year degree in related field, or medical school graduate (foreign or domestic)
Certification and Licensing:
Certification in relevant specialty or field
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status Full time
Employee Type Staff
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CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Maintains established University and hospital directives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Preserves current knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment.
Maintains hemostasis by direct pressure, use, and application of appropriate surgical instruments, placement of ties and suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other necessary measures.
Assists with retracting tissues and performs wound closure.
Prepares surgical site and drapes and positions patient to obtain the best exposure for the surgical procedure.
Provides visualization of the operative sight by placing and securing retractors, packing with sponges, manipulating tissue, suctioning, irrigating, and manipulating suture materials.
Facilitates volume replacement or auto-transfusion techniques.
Selects and applies appropriate wound dressing.
Ensures that drainage systems are appropriately secured to tissue.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education:
Graduate from an accredited program, four-year degree in related field, or medical school graduate (foreign or domestic)
Certification and Licensing:
Certification in relevant specialty or field
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status Full time
Employee Type Staff
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