Certified Surgical First Assistant

1 week ago


Leonardtown, Maryland, United States Medstar Full time
Job Summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to join our team at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital. As a key member of the surgical team, you will assist the surgeon during all surgical operations, ensuring the highest level of patient care and safety.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the surgeon with safe positioning and draping of the patient, evaluating skin integrity post-operatively and reporting any abnormalities to the surgeon and circulating RN.
  • Provide the best possible exposure of the anatomy incident to the operative procedure, maintaining controlled retraction with handheld retractors and managing instruments in the operative field.
  • Perform homeostasis by placing and removing clamps on vessels, applying electrocautery tip to clamp vessels, tying clamped vessels, and placing hemoclips on vessels, as directed by the surgeon.
  • Closes fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and skin by correctly approximating layers of tissue, utilizing both interrupted and continuous suturing techniques and correct knot typing techniques.
  • Assist at the completion of the surgical procedure by suturing drains in place, cleaning surrounding areas and wound, applying the dressings, and assisting with cast or splint application.
  • Handles specimens according to established procedures.
Requirements
  • Associate degree.
  • Completion of formal training from an AMA-approved Surgeon's Assistant Program or directly equivalent discipline.
  • CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation).
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
  • Certification as a First Assistant preferred.


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