Operating Room First Assistant

1 day ago


Pennington, New Jersey, United States Capital Health (US) Full time
Job Summary

Capital Health is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operating Room First Assistant to join our team. As a key member of our perioperative team, you will assist surgeons in providing exceptional patient care and contribute to the success of our hospital.

Responsibilities
  • Assist surgeons in performing surgical procedures, including positioning, prepping, and draping patients.
  • Provide retraction of tissue for optimal visualization and assist in maintaining hemostasis.
  • Afford surgeons the best possible exposure of anatomy and assist in identifying structures that should not be ligated.
  • Assist in closure of incisions, including tying off bleeders and applying sutures.
  • Practice correct operating room etiquette and evaluate and implement the plan of care.
  • Comply with all relevant statutes, regulations, and institutional policies.
  • Work effectively and in harmony as part of the operative team.
Requirements
  • Associates degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Completion of First Assistant program and completion of 20 hours or 10 cases of proctoring by the sponsoring surgeon.
  • Nationally certified operating room nurse through the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) required and must attain CNOR within six months of hire.
  • Three years of operating room experience in both scrub and circulating roles.
  • AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider and Registered Nurse - NJ.
Working Conditions

Frequent physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, climbing, carrying objects, pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, reaching forward, reaching overhead, squatting/kneeling/crawling, wrist position deviation, pinching/fine motor activities, and keyboard use/repetitive motion.

Occasional physical demands include lifting floor to waist 15 lbs and lifting waist level and above 10 lbs.

Sensory requirements include accurate near vision, accurate far vision, color discrimination, minimal depth perception, and minimal hearing.

Anticipated occupational exposure risks include bloodborne pathogens, chemical, airborne communicable disease, extreme temperatures, radiation, uneven surfaces or elevations, extreme noise levels, and dust/particulate matter.

What We Offer

Capital Health offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

Please note that offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.



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