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312 Ankunding River
Detroit
MI
+1 (555) 771 8008
312 Ankunding River
Detroit
MI
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+1 (555) 771 8008
Experience
Experience
Detroit, MI
Surgical Certified Assistant
Detroit, MI
Reinger and Sons
Detroit, MI
Surgical Certified Assistant
- May take call after assigned working hours to assist attending surgeons in urgent or emergency surgical procedures
- Assists in moving and positioning of patient
- Assist in laparoscopic procedures with camera and instruments
- Assists with CPR of patient during cardiac arrest or other life threatening events in the operating room
- Assist in placement and suturing of surgical drains
- Prepping of the surgical site
- Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique in relation to the procedure and the operating field
San Francisco, CA
Physician Assistant Surgical
San Francisco, CA
Prosacco-Kilback
San Francisco, CA
Physician Assistant Surgical
- Privileged to perform procedures as identified by the vascular surgery services such as but not exclusive to wound and drain management
- Develops pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans
- Functions as First Assistant in the operating room
- Performs comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive and psychosocial status
- Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors
- Develops expertise in the coordination of and delivery of care to patients on the vascular surgery service
- Evaluates quality outcomes for transplant patients through participation in the development of quality indicators, outcomes and surveillance
present
San Francisco, CA
Certified Surgical Assistant Operating Room Days
San Francisco, CA
Koss and Sons
present
San Francisco, CA
Certified Surgical Assistant Operating Room Days
present
- Assists with departmental Performance Improvement initiatives
- Manages workload
- CSFA’s expanded role in the perioperative setting include the intraoperative performance of surgical first assistant technique as in
- Providing surgical site exposure,
- Providing hemostasis by means of clamping vessels, coagulating, and ligating vessels,
- Participates in staff and student development
- Complies with established standards
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Skills
Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, healthcare staff, and patients
- Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of work flow
- Utilizing appropriate techniques in assisting surgeon with closure of body planes and applying appropriate dressings and drainage system
- The temperature of the patient should be discussed with the anesthesia personnel and methods employed to maintain the desired temperature range
- Providing visualization of the operative site by appropriate placement and securing of retractors with or without padding, packing with sponges, digital manipulation of tissue suctioning, irrigating, or sponging manipulation of suture materials (e.g., loops, tags, running sutures)
- Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis including permanent, clamping and/or cauterizing vessels or tissue, tying and/or ligating clamped vessels or tissue, applying hemostatic clips and placing local hemostatic agents, applying tourniquets, vessel loops noncrushing clamps and direct digital pressure demonstrating awareness of the indications/contraindications for use with knowledge of side effects of extended use
- Participate in volume replacement or autotransfusion techniques
- Positioning the patient based on instructions from the surgeon including tasks such as padding specific pressure points, ensuring that circulation is not impeded, protecting the patient’s nerves, utilizing fracture tables and head/body stabilizers and any other necessary equipment
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Assistant VP / Surgical Services Resume Examples & Samples
- Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of care delivery models and services that meet or exceed customer expectations
- Provides effective way and coordinated leadership of patient care within specified clinical patient service areas
- Leads the fiscal oversight of allocated resources in order to optimize efficient and effective utilization
- Develops annual operating budget for assigned areas that encompasses both current and future operational demands
- Participates in the strategic planning structures and processes with administration, medical staff, and clinical leaders
- Maintains flexibility in the business unit which allows for easy transition of resources to respond to changes in practice or demand in the healthcare market
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Surgical First Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeon's instruction
- Uses standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning
- Provides the surgeon with appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, and other techniques according to standards
- Utilizes appropriate technique to assist surgeon with temporary or permanent hemostasis by providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient
- Performs duties as a surgical technician in all surgical specialties practicing in the ambulatory surgery center
- Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes, i.e., sutures and staples
- Assists with patient transport to and from OR, including from gurney to bed
- Performs other related duties as indicated
- Internal candidates: Five (5) years of documented experience as a certified surgical technician required
- External candidates: Three (3) years of continuous, documented experience as a certified surgical assistant in the role of 1st assistant
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Surgical Pathology Autopsy Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Receive and identify surgical specimens. Verify correct specimen identify. Process specimens for examination. Assign accession numbers and determine priorities. Pre-print embedding cassettes to fit specific case dissection protocols. Investigate and resolve discrepancies between specimen and order. Open specimens as directed by PA or Pathologist, as needed
- Assist with frozen section preparation from fresh tissue including slide labeling, staining, cover-slipping of slides, and cutting. Speed and accuracy are required. Maintain Cryostat and change staining reagents
- Participate in autopsies. Assist pathologist or PA. Prepare instructions and body for post-mortem exam. Extract brain. Weigh and record all internal organs. Replace organs. Suture and prepare body for release to funeral home. Clean and disinfect autopsy instruments. Maintain morgue supply inventory. Dispose of biohazard materials
- Perform data entry utilizing HealthConnect, Ultra, CoPath, and CRT to enter patient data. Print daily logs, reports, and histories for review by Pathologists, PA’s, and techs
- Prepare specimens for shipment to specific outside consulting laboratories. Process may include slide preparation and staining and/or refrigeration/freezing. Review records weekly. Following Laboratory Quality Assurance policies, initiate problem solving for missing, inadequate, or compromised specimens. Contact clinicians for recollections when indicated
- Maintain accurate records of reports and specimens. Review reports for signature and completeness before distribution. Inform physicians of status or reports. Dispose of specimens under OSHA and departmental guidelines one month after reports have been finalized. Support accurate record keeping. Complete worksheets, create and maintain files, and compile data for workload, QA monitors, and research projects. Perform and maintain records of quality control and maintenance procedures. Record corrective action taken
- Receive and screen phone requests for patient reports. Report results to authorized clinical staff. Verify that verbal reports have been correctly received
- Ensure adequate levels of supplies for surgical pathology by timely inventory and cost effective ordering practices. Order products and supplies through purchasing department. Retrieve and maintain slides/blocks from warehouse storage
- Retrieve placentas from Labor and Delivery and various specimens from Surgery daily. Maintain rotation and disposal of placentas in refrigeration following departmental and OSHA guidelines. Assist with fine needle aspirations, slide preparation, and staining
- Release of bodies to the Funeral Directors. Accurate death ledger book record keeping for Funeral Directors and Medical Records. Problem solving for Funeral Directors and Organ Donation Bank personnel
- Major college level course work in Medical Terminology and Anatomy/Physiology
- Ability to communicate clearly with physicians, pathology assistants and staff at all levels
- Ability to lift and move containers weighing up to 50 pounds
- Demonstrated ability to accurately perform multiple tasks within a limited timeframe
- Demonstrated verbal and written command of the English language
- Working knowledge of typing and computer keyboard
- Ability to operate a computer and perform efficiently in multiple computer systems
- Proven dependability and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and be a team player
- 1 year of experience in a medical laboratory
- Experience in autopsy assistance
- Associate’s degree in science
- Ability to work accurately with multi digit numbers
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize
- Ability to use multi-line phone system
- Demonstrated highly effective communication and human relation skills
- Proficient in high volume, detail oriented tasks
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Surgical Assistant Trauma OR Resume Examples & Samples
- High School Graduate (required)
- Graduate from an approved Certified Operating Room Tech (CORT) program, Registered Nurse program, Licensed Practical Nurse program or Certified Surgical Assistant Program (required)
- Minimum of 3 years’ operating room scrubbing experience (required)
- 1 year experience as a Surgical Assistant (preferred)
- 2 – 5 years of Level I, II or III Trauma experience (preferred)
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Surgical Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Utilizes principles of aseptic technique in creating and maintaining a sterile field. Plans and provides equipment and supplies based on patient and physician needs
- Demonstrates competency in assisting surgeon as it relate to unit scope if care
- Promotes cost containment while delivering quality patient care within the operating room
- Participates in on-call assignments and demonstrates flexibility to cover staffing as needed
- Demonstrates flexibility to perform other functions within Surgical Services to assist in the smooth operation of the department
- Provides a safe environment for the surgical patient during their perioperative experience
- Pursues own professional growth through continuing education and inservices
- Exercises sound judgment and decision making skills on behalf of patient, self and peers
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Certified Surgical First Assistant Tech Nights Resume Examples & Samples
- Completed FA program with completion of testing for certification Surgical assistants graduate from surgical assisting programs accredited through ARC/STSA
- Ability to recognize surgical hazards and initiate appropriate corrective and preventative actions
- Perform individualized surgical care management before, during and after surgery
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Cardiovascular Surgical Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrates knowledge and application of sterile technique, instruments and supplies specific to the CVOR setting
- Communicates, interacts and participates as an active member of the CVOR team
- Uses specialty training and experience to make clinical decisions on behalf of the CVOR patient
- Uses critical thinking to prepare, maintain and control the perioperative environment in the CVOR
- Graduated from LPN training program or Surgical Technician experience in the CVOR setting preferred
- Reads and writes Basic English with the basic skills necessary to transcribe physician’s orders
- Knowledge of basic anesthesia principles
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Assistant Director, Surgical Services Resume Examples & Samples
- Manages all direct and indirect nursing care given to the patients within the department to ensure optimal patient care
- Assists the Director in the continual assessment and improvement of the department's performance through monitoring and advancement of nursing quality and patient safety. Compiles and analyzes data in a systematic method that effectively identifies opportunities and measures improvement
- Serves as a professional role model for the Nursing Team
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Surgical First Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeon's instruction, which will give the best exposure for the surgical procedure. Uses standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning
- Provides the surgeon(s) with appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, and other techniques according to standards. Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist surgeon with temporary or permanent hemostasis
- Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes (e.g., sutures, staples, other). Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings
- Assist Anesthesia with intubation, extubation, blocks and other requests as deemed necessary for care of the patient
- Assists with patient transport to and from OR, including from gurney to OR bed
- Must perform other duties as assigned
- This is a regional position so travel is required
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Surgical First Assistant Certified Resume Examples & Samples
- Facilitates the physicians preference and communicates with other team members
- Handles tissue safely
- Performs other duties as requested, according to experience and the level of skills
- Participation in data collection
- Sharing of research activities with others surgical technicians within the Perioperative Department
- Staff development, formal and informal to increase clinical knowledge and improve critical thinking
- Serves as a leader in the development and attainment of organizational goals as they pertain to the Certified First Assistant
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Surgical Ortho Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Collect subjective data (obtain history)
- Develop and implement a management plan
- Prior experience request is related to surgical first assist experience as well as out patient clinical and inpatient rounding
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Certified Surgical Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Supports and adheres to all company and Center policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Standards and Recommended Guidelines of Association of Surgical Assisting (ASA) and Association of Surgical Technology (AST)
- Ability to identify and select instruments and equipment i.e. fracture tables, head stabilizers, body stabilizers, C-arm extensions and other equipment necessary for surgical procedures and appropriately interpret information on preference cards
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Cardiovascular Surgical Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Diagnoses the actual or potential health problem or need, based upon an analysis of the data collected, and plans therapeutic intervention
- Educates the patient regarding prescribed treatment and medications
- Requires a degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Requires current BLS certification
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Assistant Director Medical / Surgical Follow Resume Examples & Samples
- Monitor work queue aging and manage to meet MSRDP guidelines
- Monitor denials management and determine corrective action plans
- Supervise follow-up managers to ensure appropriate management and oversite of collections staff on a daily basis. Role include hiring, engagement, retention, schedule, monitoring productivity standards, departmental training, approving time off, processing payroll, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and exit paperwork
- Assist the accounting department by approving all departmental bills for accounts payable and keep comprehensive records
- Review denial and claims data on a regular basis to ensure accountability and follow-up
- Work collaboratively with Director of Medical and Ancillary follow-up to establish and implement appropriate billing procedures, and procedures for follow-up on third-party approvals and collection of overdue patient accounts
- Oversee denied, rejected and appealed claims to ensure proper follow-up and resubmission, if needed
- Review and post weekly metrics for supervised staff to determine when operational goals are met
- Communicate with leadership any trends/issues identified. Collaborate with contracting to resolve payor specific denial issues
- Responsible for developing and maintaining data collection and issue reporting including but not limited to routine and special requests for department, management, administration and corporate offices within required timeframes
- Serve as a resource to peers, staff and others, team leader, trainer as required, provides education, develops step actions, standards of performance and monitors and reinforces
- Direct, monitor, assign, and evaluate work flows and processes in assigned areas. Work with other departments to ensure seamless process flow, and offer suggestions when a work flow needs to be corrected or changed
- Assist in developing the Revenue Cycle Departments budget and provides fiscal direction to the unit
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Surgical Certified Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Determines specific equipment needed for procedures
- Selection and placement of x-rays for reference
- Confirms procedures with surgeon
- Drapes patient with surgeon's guidelines
- Assists in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instrument for the task, placement of ties and suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measures as directed by surgeon
- Clamp, ligation and cutting of tissue per surgeon's directive
- Prepare graft as directed by the surgeon
- Urinary catheter placement
- Assist in laparoscopic procedures with camera and instruments
- Prepping of the surgical site
- Maintains his/her knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment
- Must be able to gown and glove self using open or closed gloving technique
- Closure of all wound layers, as per surgeon's directive
- Assist in placement and suturing of surgical drains
- Selection and application of wound dressings
- Assists with CPR of patient during cardiac arrest or other life threatening events in the operating room
- Any other duties or procedures deemed necessary and directed by the surgeon
- Assist in robotics and obtain requirements for certification in robotics
- May take call after assigned working hours to assist attending surgeons in urgent or emergency surgical procedures
- Maintain an extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique in relation to the procedure and the operating field
- Must possess a working knowledge of all operating room procedures
- Must have the ability to anticipate needs of surgeon, be able to demonstrate and maintain dexterity sufficient to successful completion of assistant duties on each particular procedure
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Surgical First Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintains a safe, sterile environment which includes preparing, passing, holding, inserting, removing, cleaning and assembly of instruments, equipment and supplies; counting sponges, needles, sharps and instruments; and assists the RN with delegated circulating duties, transporting, positioning, skin preps and specimen preparation
- Performs the principals of safe positioning of the surgical patient
- Provides visualization of the operative site during the operative procedure
- Performs the proper techniques to assist the surgeon in providing hemostasis
- Performs the appropriate techniques to assist with the closure of body planes
- Expedites the operative procedure by anticipating the needs of the surgeon
- Performs advanced skills that require knowledge of normal pathological anatomy and physiology
- Understands procedures and provides appropriate care in emergency situations
- Displays superior organizational skills and professional behavior / attitude
- Basic Live Support CPR required
- Completion of a vocational training program or in-house training program for surgical technicians, required
- Requires CST certification
- Current CST/CFA Certification OR requires 8 years of experience as a scrub technician providing direct patient care and eligible to sit for the First Assistant Certification (CFA) which includes verification of 350 verified cases OR eligible as a graduate of an accredited CAAHEP CFA program with 135 verified cases
- Requires completion of the technician orientation program and competencies, which include specific skills checklists
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Surgical Assistant CV OR Resume Examples & Samples
- Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other team members with respect to the requirements for the surgical procedure
- Uses knowledge of OR procedures with respect to attire, infection control and compliance practices
- Prepares for the procedure or surgery by participating in the performance of the safety check/universal protocol determining the specific equipment needed, reviewing permits to confirm procedures and special needs, assisting in moving and positioning the patient, selecting x-rays for reference, inserting and removing Foley urinary bladder catheter, and draping the patient
- Supports the Surgeon during the procedure or surgery by retracting tissue and organs, maintaining hemostatis by direct pressure, use of appropriate instrumentation, placing ties or ligatures, or applying chemical hemostatic agents, using electrocautery mono and bi-polar, clamping, and ligating and cutting tissue
- Maintains integrity of sterile field, closing all wound layers, inserting drainage tubes, applying wound dressing and assisting with resuscitation or any other events in the OR
- Performs any other duties or procedures incident to the surgical procedure deemed necessary and directed and supervised by the surgeon
- Minimum two years of peri-operative practice in an acute care facility
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Certified Surgical Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Assesses patient preoperatively and provides patient teaching as necessary
- Assists in positioning, prepping, and draping the patient for surgery
- Acts as first/second assistant to the surgeon. Performs under direct supervision those procedures or parts thereof for which an CSA has been specifically trained, including tissue handling, providing exposure through appropriate use of instruments; retractors; suctioning; and sponging techniques
- Provides hemostasis by clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels, and by other means under the direct supervision of the surgeon
- Performs wound closure and applies appropriate surgical dressing
- Applies principles of asepsis and infection control including recognizing safety hazards
- Assists with transfer of the patient from the O.R. to planned destination
- Participates with development and implementation of policies and procedure issues, instrumentation and equipment specific to the program
- Seeks ongoing learning experiences in order to keep current with practice and promote self-growth
- Maintains current professional license
- Demonstrates Customer Focus, SERVICE EXCELLENCE and Relationship Oriented Care (ROC) principles
- Utilizes scripting as outlined in Service Excellence standards
- Demonstrates personal behaviors in accordance with CREDO principles
- Ensures and enhances facility, safety, and regulatory outcomes including TJC, CMS, National Patient Safety Goals and compliance to Restraint/Seclusion policies and procedures
- Completes all mandatory training/education/competencies required for job classification, along with TB testing
- Participates in activities that promote good will and/or exposure of OHS in the community
- Demonstrates knowledge of Chain of Command process and initiates as needed
- Manual Dexterity
- Attention Span
- Conceptualization
- Memory
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Oral Surgical Assistant / Omsa / Comsa Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintains a clean environment to by ensuring surgical tools are properly cleaned and sterilized prior to patient treatment
- Obtains medical and dental history, updates patient medical charts by accurately inputting electronic medical records about performed procedures, progress, recommendations, and other subjects in the patient's charts
- Transfers surgical instruments to oral surgeons, checks vital signs or maintains IV fluid flows during surgery and prepares surgical dressings as needed
- Ensures equipment used by the oral surgeon is properly controlled and maintained
- Keeps track of supplies and ensures adequate clinical supply inventory
- Participates in Perfect Patient Experience (PPE) by attending to individual patients concerns within scope oral surgical assistant role
- Provides patient care and maintains records in accordance with federal, state, and organization requirements
- Coordinates with the rest of the office team and participate in department team huddles
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Physician Assistant Surgical Services Resume Examples & Samples
- Licensed by the Board of Quality Assurance of the State of Maryland
- C.P.R. Certification
- Ability to remain calm in emergency situations. Ability to communicate and deal effectively with patients,
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Certified Surgical First Assistant Cvor Days Resume Examples & Samples
- Proficient in scrubbing for all operative procedures within the scope of service
- Setup of procedure/operating room with correct instrumentation and supplies for the scheduled case
- Ensures proper disposal of instruments, linen, trash, needles, sponges and other biohazardous waste
- Assist in orientation and instruction of surgical personnel
- High School education or equivalent
- Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Course
- Four years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist prior to CFA
- Robotic Experience
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Surgical Services Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs specific patient care tasks as assigned under the direction of a Registered Nurse and follows approved policies, procedures, guidelines and standards
- Transports patients, specimens and x-rays to the appropriate department
- High school graduate or equivalency required
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Surgical Services Assistant Inpatient Surgery Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists with room turnover
- Maintains OR supply inventory and linen
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and math computation skills
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Patient Care OB Surgical Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Ability to prioritize duties and function as a member of a team
- Performs, Glucometry, phlebotomy procedures and collects specimens, Newborn Hearing Screen
- Follows treatment plan as directed by Clinical Coordinator/RN
- Transcribes orders, re-sheets charts, and schedules tests/procedures
- Demonstrates ability to use computer system
- Performs necessary functions to ensure patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction with service
- Assists patients to mobilize as appropriate
- Communicates new orders, change in patient’s condition, and unit concerns with the unit-based team
- Restocks unit supplies as needed according to specific checklists. Completes documentation per hospital policy
- Assists the registered professional nurse with preparing the operating room with necessary supplies and equipment
- Scrubs, gowns and gloves according to hospital standard for closed and opened glove technique
- Arranges instruments, table and mayo; arranges instruments correctly and checks for safe working conditions
- Maintains necessary counts (sponges, needles, instruments, etc.)
- Works efficiently as a member of the surgical team during surgical procedures
- Anticipates the surgeon’s needs when passing surgical instruments
- Handles specimens correctly
- Assists in clean-up of instruments and room
- Complies with established chain of command for work-related problems
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Certified Surgical Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- 1 Utilizes principles of aseptic technique in creating and maintaining a sterile field
- 2 Plans and provides equipment and supplies based on patient and physician needs
- 3 Demonstrates competency in assisting surgeon as it relate to unit scope if care
- 4 Promotes cost containment while delivering quality patient care within the operating room
- 5 Participates in on-call assignments and demonstrates flexibility to cover staffing as needed
- 7 Provides a safe environment for the surgical patient during their perioperative experience
- 9 Pursues own professional growth through continuing education and inservices
- 10 Adheres to hospital policies and procedures; supports the mission of the hospital
- 11 Exercises sound judgment and decision making skills on behalf of patient, self and peers
- 9Pursues own professional growth through continuing education and inservices
- 10Adheres to hospital policies and procedures; supports the mission of the hospital
- 11Exercises sound judgment and decision making skills on behalf of patient, self and peers
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Neuroscience Surgical Physician Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Current NCCPA Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required
- OR first assisting
- Floor Coverage
- At least two years of surgical and first assist OR experience required
- Neurosurgery first assisting, consults, History and Physicals
- Management of patient census information for Morbity and Mortality
- Provide in-house coverage for acute stroke and neurology patients
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Certified Surgical Assistant Operating Room Days Resume Examples & Samples
- Certified Surgical First Assistant practicing in surgery are functioning in an expanded perioperative role
- Certified Surgical First Assistant expanded role in the perioperative setting include
- Preoperative patient management in collaboration with other health care providers, reviews daily assignments and ascertains type of surgeon specific preferences
- CSFA’s expanded role in the perioperative setting include the intraoperative performance of surgical first assistant technique as in
- Using instruments and medical devices,
- Providing surgical site exposure,
- Handling and/or cutting tissue,
- Providing hemostasis by means of clamping vessels, coagulating, and ligating vessels,
- Suturing, and closure of surgical sites (i.e. closure of muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, and skin)
- Participates in staff and student development
- Adheres to institutional policies and state regulations, both of which supersede this document
- Surgical First assistants are not to close a body cavity
- Functions as a Patient Safety Advocate
- Assists with departmental Performance Improvement initiatives
- Communicates patient information
- Skills Competency
- Proficient use of equipment
- Manages workload
- Complies with established standards
- Participates with cost containment initiatives
- Accepts added responsibility befitting experience and knowledge level
- Assumes on call assignments as assigned
- Cultivate positive physician relations
- Must be proficient in the English language
- Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures both organizational and departmental
- Clear and effective verbal and written communications
- Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program or Military Trained Surgical Technologist
- 5 Years’ minimum experience as Surgical Technologist
- Completion of First Assist program
- 5 Years’ experience as Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) or Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) in a multi-disciplined OR in an acute care hospital setting preferred
- Certification as Surgical First Assistant as a CSFA (Certified Surgical First Assist) or CSA (Certified Surgical Assistant)
- Certification in Surgical Technology (CST) is required within one year of start date. If not obtained within one year of hire date, employee will be terminated
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Lead Physician Assistant Surgical Specialty Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited program for Physician Assistants, or the equivalent combination of education and experience, including approximately one year (2000 hours) of clinical internship. 2. Certification from the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants, preferred. 3. License as a Physician Assistant by the state of Michigan. 4. Two to three years progressively more responsible experience, including demonstrated leadership abilities as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. 5. Eligible to secure a DEA license upon hire as required by the particular position assignment at the Detroit Medical Center. 6. Eligible for approval of privileges to practice within the Detroit Medical Center as an Allied Health Professional through the Detroit Medical Center Medical Staff Organization. [BRASSRING IMPORT 10/13/16]
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Eligible for approval of privileges to practice within the Detroit Medical Center as an Allied Health Professional through the Detroit Medical Center Medical Staff Organization. Application for Allied Health Professional credentialing must be submitted to the Detroit Medical Center Medical Affairs Office upon hire
- Prior to obtaining privileges through the Detroit Medical Center Medical Staff Organization, the nurse practitioner may
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Lead Physician Assistant Surgical Specialty Resume Examples & Samples
- Monitors the quality of patient care through collaboration with health care professionals, including nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists; acts as a resource for health care professionals.*
- Performs post procedure follow-up in consultation with attending physician.*
- Assists in instruction of medical students and physician assistant students during rotation. May contribute to evaluation with resident staff.*
- Serves on committees and participates in clinical research as requested by staff physician or hospital administration. Facilitates communication and coordination between community programs and staff for patient benefit.*
- Assists surgeon in the operating room, including preparing and draping the patient, acting as first assistant and participating in opening and closing incisions.*
- Orients, trains and assigns work to Physician Assistants. Acts as first level review of a small group of Physician Assistants. Recommends candidates for hiring and assists management with discipline matters.*
- Develops and secures approval of protocols, standards, policies and procedures. Monitors compliance of established protocols, policies and procedures.*
- Provides input for approval and administers annual manpower budget.*
- Establishes and maintains employee work schedules, including patient load assignments. Approves and schedules vacation time and other scheduled time off. Maintains employee records.*
- Develops, implements, monitors and revises, as necessary, clinical rotations for student Surgical Specialty Physician Assistants.*
- Plans and implements in-service education programs for department's Surgical Specialty Physician Assistants.*
- Participates on Physician Extender committee, as assigned.*
- Maintains and enhances expertise through appropriate educational and organizational activities.*
- The essential functions of this job include but are not limited to those marked with an asterisk
- Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited program for Physician Assistants, or the equivalent combination of education and experience, including approximately one year (2000 hours) of clinical internship
- Certification from the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants, preferred
- License as a Physician Assistant by the state of Michigan
- Two to three years progressively more responsible experience, including demonstrated leadership abilities
- Analytical ability to monitor data, develop treatment plans and prescribe medications
- Independent judgment to monitor and respond to changes in patient conditions
- Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patient, family members, medical staff and nursing personnel as well as oversee the activities of a small group of Surgical Physician Assistants
- Leadership skills including demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling skills, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others and to forge alliances and garner support
- Interpersonal skill necessary to effectively communicate with patient, family members, medical staff and nursing personnel
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Surgical First Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists in the preparation for surgical cases assuring that supplies, equipment and instruments are available and in working order prior to the start of each case
- Performs as assistant for all surgical procedures by performing skills such as skin preparation, draping, clamping, cutting, tying, sponging, suctioning, skin closure and saphenous vein harvesting as directed by the attending surgeon
- Supports the surgical team in the transport, transfer and positioning of patients in the operating room
- Helps in maintaining supply and equipment inventory
- Performs scrub role as assigned for a variety of surgical procedures by performing skills such as creating, maintaining and monitoring the sterile field, draping and prepping operative site, performing surgical counts, handling surgical specimens, handling surgical instrumentation and equipment and completing end of ease clean up
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Surgical Procedure Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- 6 General duties
- 1 Observes universal precautions consistently
- 2 Wears proper personal protective equipment when appropriate
- 3 Wears clothing and health system badge consistent with dress code, and attends to personal hygiene to maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance
- 4 Meets Health System attendance standards
- 5 Actively participates in patient/family satisfaction
- 6 Communicates with patient/family keeping informed of surgery processes
- 7 Has good communication skills in relation to contact with families, patients, and with other Mercy personnel
- 8 Comprehends surgical sterile technique
- 9 Assists in assigned rooms, i.e. cleaning, turnover, delivering specimens, obtaning blood products as needed, assisting in patient prep, etc. and is alert and responsive to other rooms as back up support when available
- 10 Follows proper lifting technique and utilizes appropriate equipment
- 11 Assists with proper patient positioning
- 12 Completes Anesthesia room turnover and prep for next procedure
- 13 Maintains par levels of supplies in OR's and Anesthesia carts
- 14 Completes decontamination and sterilization processes as needed
- 15 Performs Arterial Line setup
- 16 Assists with difficult intubation, cleans glide scopes and bronchoscope
- 17 Performs additional duties as assigned
- Certifications: BLS Certification and unit education acquired by completion of probationary period
- Other: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, days of the week, holidays, or work frequency according to patient requirements and service areas. May be required to work “on call”.Must be able to walk long distances and lift heavy items at times. Working Conditions, Mental and Physician Requirements: Usually work in a clean, air-conditioned area. Stand and work, lift and push patients on stretchers and in wheelchairs most of time on duty. Requires strict adherence to universal precautions. Physical demands are attached plus push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally. Equipment Used: Various O.R. equipment
- Preferred Experience: Previous experience preferred
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Certified Surgical First Assistant Days Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum of ASN
- Current Basic Life Support (CPR)
- Certified Surgical Technician
- Current Operating Room First Assist Certification
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Surgical Physician Assistant Hours Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists in performing physical examinations as directed. Obtains medical histories, records pertinent data as required. Draws bloods and places lines to include peripheral arterial and central access lines as required. Assists physician during surgery and emergency situations as required or directed, following department protocols and procedures as outlined. Performs basic and advanced life support procedures as situations necessitate
- Arranges for admission of patients under the direction of supervising physicians. Arranges for other tests as necessary, through appropriate departments, obtaining proper authorizations
- Obtains appropriate authorizations required for all treatments and medication orders, written and verbal, as outlined in department protocols and procedures. Writes and signs preliminary discharge summaries and outpatient forms as allowed, including necessary medical care instructions
- 5 Acts as a liaison between all members of the treatment team. Attends meetings and seminars as required. Assists in inservice of students and junior residents assigned to the service
- Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree plus two years in an accredited specialized Physician's Assistant Program
- National certification required to be licensed in Massachusetts. Recertification required every 6 years
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a related area
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Lead Physician Assistant Surgical Speciality Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited program for Physician Assistants, or the equivalent combination of education and experience, including approximately one year (2000 hours) of clinical internship. 2. Certification from the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants, preferred. 3. License as a Physician Assistant by the state of Michigan. 4. Two to three years progressively more responsible experience, including demonstrated leadership abilities as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practioner. 5. Eligible to secure a DEA license upon hire as required by the particular position assignment at the Detroit Medical Center. 6. Eligible for approval of privileges to practice within the Detroit Medical Center as an Allied Health Professional through the Detroit Medical Center Medical Staff Organization. [BRASSRING IMPORT 10/13/16]
- National certification in advanced practice nursing specialty from one of the following certification bodies
- National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses (NCBPNPN)
- Eligible for approval of privileges to practice within the Detroit Medical Center as an Allied Health Professional through the Detroit Medical Center Medical Staff Organization
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Physician Assistant, Surgical, NOC, GB Resume Examples & Samples
- Provide comprehensive health care services under the direction and supervision of an assigned surgeon
- Assist in surgical procedures as needed
- Evaluate, diagnose, and provide treatment to patients specific to the surgical patient population in Orthopedics with cross coverage to General Surgery
- Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred
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Surgical Assistant Certified Resume Examples & Samples
- 1. Utilizes principles of aseptic technique in creating and maintaining a sterile field
- 4. Promotes cost containment while delivering quality patient care within the operating room
- 5. Participates in on-call assignments and demonstrates flexibility to cover staffing as needed
- 6. Demonstrates flexibility to perform other functions within Surgical Services to assist in smooth operation of the department
- 7. Provides safe environment for surgical patient during perioperative experience
- Pursues own professional growth through continuing education and in-services
- THOSE SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS WITH AN (*) ARE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Surgical First Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Meets minimum requirements for a surgical first assistant as governed by the State of Virginia and all applicable statutes , regulations and institutional policies relevant to surgical Assistants
- Heart saver (BLS, CPR)
- Current Virginia Surgical Physician's Assistant license, Medical School graduate with surgical training and certified in the United States as a Certified Surgical Assistant, or able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment
- Ability to communicate effectively in English. Ability to work routinely without direct supervision. Ability to demonstrate good judgment in daily activities. Ability to understand and implement infection control and hospital safety practiced
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Surgical Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of normal and pathological anatomy and physiology
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth development over the life span, possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and provides the care needed as described in hospital/department policies and procedures
- Demonstrates the principles of safe positioning of the surgical patient
- Current Surgical Assistant Certification through the National Surgical Assistant Association, the American Board of Surgical Assistants or the Association of Operating Room Nurses
- Current BLS certification; ABLS within three months of hire
- Minimum three (3) years working as a surgical assistant with critical care, cardiac or operating room (OR) experience
- Must be able to effectively communicate using the English language – able to speak and be understood, able to read and write English
- Must have the ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
- Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with all levels of staff and to function in a highly stressful environment
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Surgical First Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation
- May perform sponge, sharps, and instrument count according to hospital policy and procedure
- Participates as a surgical team member in the preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies. Works collaboratively with other surgical team members to maintain/update physician preference cards
- Works collaboratively with team members to support cost containment processes and initiatives. All other duties as assigned
- One (1) to Two (2) years Surgical First Assistant experience preferred
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Medical Assistant Post-surgical Unit Resume Examples & Samples
- Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant or Patient Care Technician equivalent clinical training preferred
- One Year experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified
- Excellent customer service and communication skills; bilingual preferred
- Knowledge of commonly used medical record forms
- Knowledge of safe quality patient care and infection prevention standards
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Physician Assistant Surgical Heart Transplant Orlando Resume Examples & Samples
- CPR and ACLS
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (preferred)
- Bilingual, particularly Spanish (preferred)
- Computer skills (preferred)
- Graduate of a physician assistant program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), the successor program to CAAHEP
- Minimum of two years post-graduation clinical experience
- Critical care experience (preferred)
- Teaching/preceptor experience (preferred)
- Experience in operating room/management of patients pre/post-operation (preferred)
- Experience in surgery following graduation from physician assistant program (preferred)
- Current, valid State of Florida physician’s assistance license
- Current certification through the National Commission Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) OR
- Temporary state license issued to graduating Physician Assistant considered as valid and current license until such time as the PA is certified by the NCCPA. New graduates have one year from completion of training to become NCCPA certified
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Physician Assistant Surgical Resume Examples & Samples
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of vascular surgery patients, primarily inpatient but some outpatient as well
- Collaborates with cross-department specialty care teams as well as primary care providers in consultative care of patients with vascular surgery needs
- Develops expertise in the coordination of and delivery of care to patients on the vascular surgery service
- Writes accurate and timely progress notes, procedure notes, and admission and transfer orders
- Privileged to perform procedures as identified by the vascular surgery services such as but not exclusive to wound and drain management
- Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements, including CMS, and The Joint Commission
- Evaluates quality outcomes for the patients under the care of vascular surgery programs through participation in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboard
- No experience required – will train perfect candidate. Vascular surgery and/or inpatient clinical management experience preferred
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Physician Assistant Surgical Resume Examples & Samples
- 90% clinical/10% administrative and program development
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of patients on the inpatient transplant service
- Rounds with attending team, presents 24-hour patient report
- Performs advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation, including but not limited to minor suturing, complex wound management, line and tube placements and removal
- Facilitates and communicates with consulting service(s), patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care
- Evaluates quality outcomes for transplant patients through participation in the development of quality indicators, outcomes and surveillance
- Acquire information on the most current development and trends in the Physician Assistant field and/or Nurse Practitioner field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associations and literature
- No experience required./Department Requirements: Prefer candidate with inpatient, critical care or transplant experience
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Physician Assistant Surgical Resume Examples & Samples
- Functions as First Assistant in the operating room
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams in diagnosis and treatment of patients on the inpatient service
- No experience required. Department Requirements: 3-5 years of experience as a Physician Assistant in a surgical inpatient setting preferred
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Surgical Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- 1 Utilizes principles of aseptic technique in creating and maintaining sterile field
- 3 Demonstrates competency in assisting surgeon as it relates to unit scope of care
- 4 Promotes cost containment while delivering quality patient care within operating room
- 6 Demonstrates flexibility to perform other functions within Surgical Services to assist in the smooth operation of department
- 7 Provides safe environment for surgical patient during perioperative experience
- 8 Serves as a professional member of the OR team
- 9 Pursues own professional growth through continuing education and in-services
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Surgical Assistant, Fracture Care Orlando Resume Examples & Samples
- Knowledge of aseptic technique and basic supplies/equipment utilized for surgical procedures
- Completion of specialty training in areas such as supply management, case preparation, equipment setup and/or troubleshooting as it relates to the Surgical Services environment
- Previous experience in surgical services (Preferred)
- Experience working with patients in an acute care setting (Preferred)
- High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
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Surgical Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Positioning the patient based on instructions from the surgeon including tasks such as padding specific pressure points, ensuring that circulation is not impeded, protecting the patient’s nerves, utilizing fracture tables and head/body stabilizers and any other necessary equipment
- The temperature of the patient should be discussed with the anesthesia personnel and methods employed to maintain the desired temperature range
- Providing visualization of the operative site by appropriate placement and securing of retractors with or without padding, packing with sponges, digital manipulation of tissue suctioning, irrigating, or sponging manipulation of suture materials (e.g., loops, tags, running sutures)
- Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis including permanent, clamping and/or cauterizing vessels or tissue, tying and/or ligating clamped vessels or tissue, applying hemostatic clips and placing local hemostatic agents, applying tourniquets, vessel loops noncrushing clamps and direct digital pressure demonstrating awareness of the indications/contraindications for use with knowledge of side effects of extended use
- Participate in volume replacement or autotransfusion techniques
- Utilizing appropriate techniques in assisting surgeon with closure of body planes and applying appropriate dressings and drainage system
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Certified Surgical First Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Providing retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization with regard to tissue type and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique
- Assisting in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, using and applying of appropriate surgical instrument for the task, placement of ties, placement of ligatures, applying chemical hemostatic agents, or other measures as directed by the surgeon /Using the electrocautery mono and bi-polar
- Clamping, ligation and cutting of tissue per surgeon’s directive /Harvesting saphenous vein including skin incision per surgeon’s directive
- Dissecting of common femoral artery and bifurcation per surgeon’s directive
- Maintaining integrity of sterile field /Closing of all wound layers (fascia, subcutaneous and skin) as per surgeon’s directive
- Assisting with resuscitation of patient during cardiac arrest or other life threatening events in the operating room
- Performing any other duties or procedures incident to the surgical procedure deemed necessary and directed by the surgeon
- Serves as a preceptor and advocate for surgical technician students and/or new employed surgical technicians
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Surgical Physician Assistant Spine Resume Examples & Samples
- Order, transmit an order and/or assist in the performance for x-ray, therapeutic diets, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, laboratory procedures, screening procedures, therapeutic procedures and other studies
- Initiate arrangements for admissions, complete forms and charts pertinent to the patient’s medical record and provide services to patient requiring continuing care, facilitating referral of patients to the appropriate health facilities, agencies, and resources of the community including patients at home
- Initiate and Administer or provide medications to a patient or issue or transmit drug orders orally or in writing
- Assist physician with completion of task list to include return telephone calls, medication prescription refills, review lab and radiology studies, and prep for patient office visits
- Act as first or second assistant in surgery under the supervision of approved supervising physician
- Assist supervising physician with patient rounding routinely during weekdays and on weekends as needed. These duties include initial assessment, documentation in the medical record, dictation of discharge summary, clarifying treatment and/or discharge planning
- Maintains productivity standard for number of patients seen
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Surgical First Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists with permanent or temporary hemostasis and/or during vein harvesting utilizing appropriate techniques as indicated by the surgeon and applying surgical instruments (e.g., non crushing clams, etc.). Permanent hemostasis techniques include clamping and/or cauterizing vessels and tissue, tying and/or ligating clamped vessels or tissue, applying hemostatic clips, or placing hemostatic agents. Temporary hemostasis techniques include applying vessel loops, applying non-crushing clamps, or applying direct digital pressure
- Assists with closure of body plane by utilizing appropriate techniques with the method indicated by the surgeon (e.g. sutures, staples, and/or spray occlusive material) utilizing running or interrupted subcutaneous sutures with absorbable or non-absorbable material, or subcuticular closure technique with or without skin closure strips
- Assists in consistently maintaining the patient's expected physiologic responses to surgery including infection prevention (SCIP measures and practices, wound management, maintaining effective disinfection practices, instrument processing, and sterilization)
- Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by serviceline, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient populationserved (if applicable)
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Surgical Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, healthcare staff, and patients
- Performs first assistant duties during surgical procedures under direct supervision of the surgeon
- Assists with patient care in the clinic as directed by the Registered Nurse
- Follows established procedures for quality control, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures
