Mohs Surgical Assistant

Overview

Assists the Mohs surgeon by providing and controlling surgical instruments and equipment during Mohs stages. Ensures that instruments and supplies are cleaned sterilized and available as needed. Provides hands on assisting with Mohs procedures. Assists with lab / pathology processing of Mohs addition the surgical assistant will assist the dermatologist providers in day-to-day dermatology patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Opens sterile supplies and sets up for each procedure.
• Performs medical assisting duties which may include but are not limited to vital signs height and weight and assisting during excisions and Mohs surgical procedures. Ensures that all patient care areas are clean organized stocked and ready for patient use.
• Assists Mohs surgeon during procedure according to prescribed standards. Assists and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• Performs proper dosing and mixing of medications : Buffered Lidocaine Kenalog Sclerotherapy preparations Botox- Cosmetic & Hyperhidrosis etc.
• Sets up procedure room according to prescribed standards.
• Assists Mohs surgeon throughout the procedure with instruments and providing hands on assistance according to prescribed standards.
• Takes appropriate photographs of Mohs stages. Label and organize photographs.
• Performs appropriate point of care testing such as lab tests and specimen collection. Implements quality control standards to ensure proper functioning and accuracy of testing equipment. Provides patients with relevant instructions for specific tests and procedures.
• Sterilize and package instruments.
• Sterilization and aseptic technique :

Demonstrated expertise in safety principles asepsis sterile technique and universal precautions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Skills Knowledge & Abilities :

The salary for this role will range from USD $24.50 to 36.75 per hour based on full-time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location relevant skills training education etc. Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and / or long-term incentives. APDerm supports your lifes needs through an extensive offering comprehensive competitive and inclusive set of health financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

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Key Skills

Aseptic Technique,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Anatomy Knowledge,Basic Life Support,Computer Skills,Physiology Knowledge,Military Experience,Suturing,Medical Terminology,Sterile Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 24 - 36