Surg Assistant
1 month ago
Milwaukee
Job Description Surgical Asst Job Profile Summary Functions as Surgical First or Second Assistant to the surgeon for complex and basic operative or invasive procedures. Responsible for performing a variety of procedures or may specialize in a surgical specialty where appropriate. Performs responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist if required but preferably not at the same time while functioning as first assist. Job Description Major Responsibilities: • Participates in the preparatory steps of surgery; assists operating team in gathering supplies, opening room for cases, assists in lifting, transferring, positioning, preparing and draping the patient. Anticipates and responds to the needs of the Surgeon, by ensuring all required supplies are available for procedures prior to incision, recognizing individual preferences., • Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures (e.g., assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation of the Surgeons' needs; holding of retractors, observing and reporting possible breaks in aseptic technique; and assisting in maintaining a sterile, dry, unobstructed field)., • Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room. This includes setting up the room for each case including moving equipment (e.g., tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture table, and instrument pans), operating the various types of equipment they have been trained to use during operating room procedures, and returning equipment post procedure. Checks the working condition of equipment and facilitates having darnaged items sent out for repair. Notifies appropriate people of equipment and supply problems., • Acts as a resource and assists in the training of Surgical Technologists and new Surgical Assistants. Participates in department and facility work teams and assists with special projects as needed., • May perform specific surgical activities that are validated competencies under the direct supervision of the surgeon (i.e. the surgeon is in the same room working on the same patient). A record of the validated competencies must be recorded in the caregiver's education file., • May perform specific validated competencies and surgical activities such as wound closure of deep capsules, muscle, subcutaneous tissue and skin under general supervision of the surgeon (i.e. validated competencies may be delegated by the surgeon who is immediately available and able to furnish immediate assistance and direction but not necessarily present in the room when the activity is performed)., • May perform specific validated competencies and surgical activities such as position and prep of patient on the surgical table (excluding complex fracture table, spinal frame, or head stabilizers/pins/tongs), application of the tourniquet as indicated in preparation of a procedure, securing of drains, application of the dressing, cast or immobilizer at the end of a case and safe transfer from the surgical table to transport cart/bed without supervision of the surgeon (i.e. validated competencies may be delegated by the surgeon and be performed without supervision of the surgeon and with the surgeon not present)., • Provides competency confirmed by a sponsoring surgeon and submits documentation to the medical executive committee a minimum of every two years for approval and/or renewal., • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:, • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), and Surgical Technologist (CST) certification issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) needs to be obtained within 12 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and, • Surgical First Assist (CSFA) certification issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) needs to be obtained within 12 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or CUSTOM FIELDS Primary Home Unit 100010037706-Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Surgery Room: Tower-Southeast Wisconsin SimpliFi Job Status Offer Pending Shift 10hr Day Shift (40) Shift Information M-F 0600-1730 SimpliFi Clinical Interviewing- Yes/No Yes, with manager giving final approval. On Call, Call Back Requirements 2 overnights/pay period, 1 weekend per month, 1 Holiday Weekend Rotation 1 weekend per month on call Holiday Requirements 1 Holiday per contract Floating Requirements none Patient Service Area (PSA) DNU Greater Milwaukee JOB SUMMARY SLMC - Surg Room: Tower JOB DESCRIPTION CVOR/Surgical Assistant(not a surg tech) " About Facility " Milwaukee, WI " Level III Trauma Center " Magnet Designation " Comprehensive Stroke Center " Beds: 938 " General Information " Beds: 8 CVOR " Experience: Surgical Assist - 2 years " First-time traveler: No, would not recommend for first time travelers " On average 10 cases/day " Patient Types: " Cardio and Thoracic surgeries CABG, TAVR, Valve replacements, Thoracic cases are robotic (lobectomy, hernia repair), Generator exchanges, Lead extractions, Heart transplants, Fem-pop bypass " Surgical team will always have (2) RN's per case Circulator and Med RN travelers will only circulate " Patient Ratios: " 1:1 " Required Certifications: " Surgical Assist: BLS, Graduation from accredited school (required); CSFA (preferred) " Skills required " Strong CVOR background is needed across all specialties ability to work independently with minimal guidance in the following cases: CABG, TAVR, Valve replacements, Thoracic cases are robotic (lobectomy, hernia repair), Generator exchanges, Lead extractions, Heart transplants, Fem-Pop Bypass " Experience in fast paced environment " Support on the Unit: " Department Supervisor & Manager " Team Lead, without case assignment " Anesthesia available, 24/7 " Surgical Assistant Lead assist with instrumentation, preference cards " House Supervisor, 24/7 " Weekend support: Small weekend program staff shared Supervisor for all OR's (Main/CVOR), other RN's/techs/FA's " Charting System/Equipment: " EPIC (required) not required for Anesthesia Tech " Alaris " Pyxis " Davinci XI " Floating: " None " Anesthesia Tech: will float between CVOR, Main OR, and Cath LAb " Orientation: " 2 weeks of orientation " Scheduling: " Start times " Tech/SA: 0530-0630 " Weekend rotation: On call only, see details below " Can we approve time off? Up to 7 days request approval for any additional time " On Call: " Once per month, weekend 24h call Sat/Sun 0700-0700 " End of Shift Call up to once/week " 30 min response time " No sleep room available " Holiday Expectations: Holidays are on-call only, as needed. " AAH adheres to a "fatigue policy where all staff, including travelers, cannot work more than 60 hours in a week or 5 consecutive 12 hour shifts " Other notes or things you want us to check/verify? " Scrub Color: Provided " Must document pain level, before and after (1 hour for oral) giving pain medications - The pain score must also meet the pain score with nth medication order i.e. if a patient has a score of 8, the RN cannot give the Tylenol that is ordered for mild 1-3. The RN must call for an order if the patient wants Tylenol for the score of 8. " Parking: Free " Cafeteria and Starbucks on site for staff #TB_HC #ZRHC Why TalentBurst? At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth. Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options. TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. Company DescriptionFounded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CAFounded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA