Job Overview

Under the direction of an attending surgeon and performs duties in relation to pre-operative, operative and post-operative procedures as assigned by that attending surgeon

Job Requirements

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program
BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
Certification as one or more of the following: Surgical Assistant Certified (SA-C), Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), Physician Assistant – Certified (PA-C), Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)
Broad-base of experience in surgical/procedures, extensive knowledge of A&P, excellent hand-eye coordination. Ablity to serve as a team resource for at least 3 specialties required
4-5 years in a related field
2-3 years in speciality area

Other Related Information

Working Conditions

Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently