Overview

Surgically trained physician able to perform independently as a Surgical Assistant in the OR. The JFKUMC Per Diem Surgical Assistant manages the day-to-day perioperative needs of surgical patients in conjunction with the attending surgeon. They maintain a collaborative work environment that is safe, just, and founded on principles of high reliability and quality outcomes for patients and colleagues. The Surgical Assist will perform duties in accordance with state and federal regulations as well as network policies, scope of practice guidelines and approved clinical privileges.

Responsibilities

1. Complies with the patient Bill of Rights; ensures responsiveness to patient needs, respect of patients privacy and confidentiality of all patient, family, physician and hospital related information. Provides appropriate explanations to patients or family members where applicable. Consistently performs in a manner that demonstrates the highest standards of the JFK philosophy of patient satisfaction and service excellence when interacting with patients, other staff members or the community. Demonstrates flexibility throughout the day, keeping the needs of the department, patient, and customer first. 2. Communicates with supervisor and/or OR to clarify assignment. 3. Ability to work effectively with operative surgeon and to carry out designated tasks in order to facilitate the successful conclusion of a surgical procedure. Ability to communicate with co-workers and to help direct activities so as to facilitate surgery to completion. 4. Ability to assist with the operating surgeon in recognizing potential problems during a surgical procedure. Shows knowledge in resolving problematic situations arising during surgery. Recognizes the role played by first assistant versus primary surgeon in performing a surgical procedure. 5. Ability to adapt to a variety of situations and to have a working relationship with associates, nursing staff, APP first assists and paramedical personnel. 6. Perform perioperative care inclusive of but not limited to pre operative evaluation of the patient in the holding room, updating of History and Physical, facilitation of on time start, prep and draping of the patient, surgical assisting and closure, maintaining continuity of care through to PACU sign out to receiving team and post operative checks. 7. Functions as a resource and educator to other Team Members and participates in the training of surgical assists. 8. Participates in the improvement process of quality patient care: Takes self-directed or self-motivated initiative to participate in department meetings, quality initiatives and department PI activities. 9. Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies, Elearning, and standards of behavior. 10. Displays an understanding and awareness of and performs all duties in accordance with the Hospital's and HMH Network Mission and Vision Statements. 11. Adheres to all Hospital infection control and safety policies. 12. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 13. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. MD/DO. 2. Minimum of 3 years of surgical residency training. 3. Possess technical skills to help and complement primary surgeon in pursuing step by step surgical technique e.g. clamping, tying, cuffing sutures, cutting tissue. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 1. Robotic Training. Licenses and Certifications Required: Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

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