Surgical Assistant- Operating Room

JOB SUMMARY

/ RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Performs first assisting duties in the pre-procedure, intraoperative and post-procedure in complex and highly technical surgical cases.
• Performs duties within scope of practice in accordance with established practices, procedures and protocols and instructions as given by surgeon.

QMC Surgical Assistant Training Program : position is Phase III of The Queen’s Medical Center (QMC) Surgical Assistant Training Program. At this level, consistently performs all Phase I and II skills, and is able to perform interdependently with the surgeon. Requirements are identified in Section #VI of the job description.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

IV. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

A. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE :

o National Board of Surgical Technology and Assisting (NBSTSA)

o National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA)

o American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)

o National Assistant at Surgery Council (NASC)

B. EXPERIENCE :