Surgical Assistant

4 weeks ago

Akron, Ohio, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time
About the Role

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a skilled Surgeons Assistant to join our team. As a key member of our surgical team, you will provide primary and secondary assistance to the surgeon during operative procedures and support the team in providing top-quality patient care and services to perioperative patients.

Responsibilities
  • Review patient medical charts and associated documentation, including H&P, tests/laboratory findings, x-ray and EKG results, and consent forms.
  • Relay pertinent information and contraindications to the appropriate surgical team members.
  • Function as first and/or second assistant during operative procedures under the direct supervision of the attending staff surgeon.
  • Assist the operating room team, position surgical patients, and set up required equipment.
  • Perform appropriate surgical skin preparation for assigned procedures.
  • Assist with transporting patients to and from the surgical pavilion.
  • Practice body substance precautions according to established guidelines.
  • Maintain current knowledge of operating room issues.
  • Attend weekly/monthly departmental meetings and in-service programs.
  • Attend to on-call responsibilities as assigned and comply with the hospital's attendance policy.
  • Complete mandatory education and training to maintain competencies, requirements, certification, and/or licensure.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited Surgical Assistant program or completion of the Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) course or three years of on-the-job surgery training.
  • Completion of a military surgical technology program will meet the requirements of an accredited surgical training program.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Working knowledge of aseptic technique, its surgical application, and associated standards of care.
  • Working knowledge of the physiological and anatomical aspects of assigned surgical procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic is a world-renowned healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and advancing medical research and education. Our caregivers are committed to delivering patient-centered care and comfort, and we strive to serve the community and treat our patients as family.

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