Surgical Assistant RN

4 weeks ago

Mt Holly, United States Virtua, Inc. Full time
Job Summary:

The Surgical Assistant RN is responsible for providing 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 RN also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care.

The Surgical Assistant RN performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the Surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists in positioning patient for surgical procedure while maintaining patient comfort and safety by padding points of pressure, assure circulation is not impaired, and precautions against nerve damage.

Discuss the temperature of the patient with the anesthesia personnel and methods to be employed to maintain the desired temperature range.

Provides adequate exposure and visualization of the surgical site by securing retractors, packing with sponges, digital manipulation of tissue and proper use of body mechanics to prevent obstruction of the surgeon's view.

Apply appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis. Participate in volume replacement or autotransfusion techniques as appropriate.

Utilize appropriate techniques to assist with closure of the body planes as indicated by the surgeon.

Maintains safe environment at the surgical field in accordance with hospital policy, laws and regulations.

Complete all documentation and required forms immediately after the surgical case.

Requirements:

RNFA/PA certification required.

BLS / ACLS required.

One year of Operating Room theater experience required.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent clinical judgment, and computer literacy.

Required Education: Bachelor of Science Degree or Higher/MD required.

Current NJ license required.

Virtua welcomes all individuals, inclusive of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and faith, national origin, and disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to continue to set us apart. Our whole-hearted commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace enables Virtua to be here for our communities, here for our patients, here for our colleagues-Here for Good.

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