Surgical Assistant Certified

4 weeks ago


Lakeland, United States Watson Clinic Full time
Required Education and Experience: Graduate of an accredited school of OR technology or RN. Two years experience in a surgical environment. NBSTSA CST certification. CPR certification within three months of employment. Credentialing with LRH within six months of employment.

Essential Functions
Aseptic technique
  • Follows the appropriate technique as defined by AORN guidelines for the hand scrub
  • Initiates corrective action when a break in technique occurs
  • Inspects/maintains sterility of supplies/trays
  • Protects integrity of the sterile field
Maintenance of surgical site
  • Provides correct sponging, direct pressure and clamping
  • Operates suction equipment
  • Provides cautery as directed, demonstrating correct use to avoid destruction of tissue
  • Responds appropriately to the needs of the surgeon
  • Adheres to the standards of care as outlined by the American Operation Nurses Association
Preparation of surgical field
  • Assists in gathering all supplies needed for the procedure
  • Assists in transferring the patient to the OR table and verifies identity of the patient
  • Positions patient safely on the table
  • Performs the proper surgical scrub on the correct operative site
  • Drapes for maximum exposure to the operative site
Retracting
  • Retracts as directed by the physician
  • Consistently retracts the tissues to maintain adequate exposure while maintaining the safety of the patient
Closure of incision
  • Identifies the correct suturing method for the area involved
  • Demonstrates competency in the correct method of suturing/knot tying for the various types of tissue
  • Coordinates suturing move with the surgeon and cuts sutures appropriately
  • Utilizes stapling devices appropriately
  • Secures drainage devices


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