Surgical Assistant (WOW) at UC HEALTH LLC in West Chester, Ohio

Job Description:

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.

West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region's largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.

West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati.

• Two years college and/or must have attended a specialty course for surgical assisting.
• Must be certified in an approved Surgical Assistant program (e.g., CFA, SCS, CRNFA, RNFA or PA-C) within the first twelve month's of employment. (NOTE: This requirement may be waived for any associates hired before January 1, 2000, or at the discretion of the Director of the Department of Surgery.)
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• 2 to 5 years experience in general and/or specialty area preferred.

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About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.The Surgical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care before, during, and after surgery The primary purpose of this position is to perform tasks which permit the surgeon to complete an efficient and safe operation.

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Position the patient:
  
  
  • Giving consideration to patient's comfort and safety while achieving the exact position that will give the best exposure for the surgical procedure.
  • Padding all points of pressure: elbows, heels, knees, eyes, face, & axially region.
  • Prevents impairment of circulation using a tourniquet for some procedures.
  • Guards against nerve damage.
  • Knowledge about common positions related to surgical procedures and is able to use the following equipment for positioning: fracture tables, head stabilizers, body stabilizers, C-arm extensions, and any other equipment needed.
  • Evaluates the patient for any possible positioning damage following the procedure and reports abnormal conditions to the surgeon. Assists in the treatment and documentation of abnormal conditions.
  
  
• Providing visualization of the operative site by following:
  
  
  • Appropriate placement and securing of retractors with or without padding.
  • Packing with sponges.
  • Digital tissues.
  • Suctioning, irrigating, or sponging.
  • Manipulation of suture materials: loops, tags, running sutures.
  • Proper use of body mechanics to prevent obstruction of the surgeon's view.
  
  
• Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with homeostasis:
  
  
  • Permanent:
    
    
    • Clamping and/or cauterizing vessels or tissue.
    • Tying and/or ligating clamped vessels or tissue.
    • Applying hemostatic clips.
    • Placing local hemostatic agents.
    
    
  • Temporary:
    
    
    • Applying tourniquets and demonstrating awareness of the indications/contraindications for use with knowledge of side effects of extended use.
    • Applying vessel loops.
    • Applying noncrushing clamps.
    • Applying direct digital pressure.
    
    
  
  
• Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes:
  
  
  • Utilizing running or interrupted subcutaneous sutures with absorbable or nonabsorbable material.
  • Utilizing subcuticular closure technique with or without adhesive skin closure strips.
  • Closing skin with method indicated by surgeon.
  • Postoperative subcutaneous injection of local anesthetic agent as directed by the surgeon.
  • Performs other techniques as required.
  
  
• Selecting and applying appropriate wound dressings which may include liquid or spray occlusive materials, absorbent material affixed with tape or circumferential wrapping, or immobilizing dressing.
• Providing assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue.
• Participates in the evaluation of new programs, procedures, equipment, etc. designed to improve service to customers.
• Communicates in a positive and respectful manner with patients, visitors, physicians, and other hospital departments.
• Respects each patient's personal dignity.
• Provides considerate, respectful care focused on the patient's individual needs.
• Respects patient information by keeping it confidential.
• Recognizes and appreciates the value of cultural and professional diversity.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff.
• Assist in decision making and problem solving.
• Participates in activities as required in surgical lab.
• Participates in education of surgical team.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Surgical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care before, during, and after surgery The primary purpose of this position is to perform tasks which permit the surgeon to complete an efficient and safe operation.

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Position the patient:
  
  
  • Giving consideration to patient's comfort and safety while achieving the exact position that will give the best exposure for the surgical procedure.
  • Padding all points of pressure: elbows, heels, knees, eyes, face, & axially region.
  • Prevents impairment of circulation using a tourniquet for some procedures.
  • Guards against nerve damage.
  • Knowledge about common positions related to surgical procedures and is able to use the following equipment for positioning: fracture tables, head stabilizers, body stabilizers, C-arm extensions, and any other equipment needed.
  • Evaluates the patient for any possible positioning damage following the procedure and reports abnormal conditions to the surgeon. Assists in the treatment and documentation of abnormal conditions.
  
  
• Providing visualization of the operative site by following:
  
  
  • Appropriate placement and securing of retractors with or without padding.
  • Packing with sponges.
  • Digital tissues.
  • Suctioning, irrigating, or sponging.
  • Manipulation of suture materials: loops, tags, running sutures.
  • Proper use of body mechanics to prevent obstruction of the surgeon's view.
  
  
• Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with homeostasis:
  
  
  • Permanent:
    
    
    • Clamping and/or cauterizing vessels or tissue.
    • Tying and/or ligating clamped vessels or tissue.
    • Applying hemostatic clips.
    • Placing local hemostatic agents.
    
    
  • Temporary:
    
    
    • Applying tourniquets and demonstrating awareness of the indications/contraindications for use with knowledge of side effects of extended use.
    • Applying vessel loops.
    • Applying noncrushing clamps.
    • Applying direct digital pressure.
    
    
  
  
• Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes:
  
  
  • Utilizing running or interrupted subcutaneous sutures with absorbable or nonabsorbable material.
  • Utilizing subcuticular closure technique with or without adhesive skin closure strips.
  • Closing skin with method indicated by surgeon.
  • Postoperative subcutaneous injection of local anesthetic agent as directed by the surgeon.
  • Performs other techniques as required.
  
  
• Selecting and applying appropriate wound dressings which may include liquid or spray occlusive materials, absorbent material affixed with tape or circumferential wrapping, or immobilizing dressing.
• Providing assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue.
• Participates in the evaluation of new programs, procedures, equipment, etc. designed to improve service to customers.
• Communicates in a positive and respectful manner with patients, visitors, physicians, and other hospital departments.
• Respects each patient's personal dignity.
• Provides considerate, respectful care focused on the patient's individual needs.
• Respects patient information by keeping it confidential.
• Recognizes and appreciates the value of cultural and professional diversity.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff.
• Assist in decision making and problem solving.
• Participates in activities as required in surgical lab.
• Participates in education of surgical team.
• Other duties as assigned.

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