ASC Surgical Assistant - Plastic Surgery (PRN)

The Surgical Assistant - ASC is responsible for being a First Assist to the surgeon on a full-time basis in the OR.

Job Relationships

Reports to the ASC Manager

Principal Responsibilities .

• Will obtain privileges and act as First Assistant to the surgeon in operative procedures at the ASC
• May assist in the O.R. suite with positioning of the patient, preparing the operative field (skin preparation and draping), and review the equipment and instruments required for the operation and within the designated scope of practice.
• May perform designated wound closure approved by the surgeon.
• May request supplies and equipment necessary for the procedure.
• Must promote effective rapport and cooperative spirit with clinic personnel.
• May review the patient's record for lab reports, x-ray findings and nursing comments where the pertinent information may be directed to the attending surgeon.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

Licenses / Certificates

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working Environment

PHI / Privacy Level