Surgical Assistant, Certified (D/E 40)

Company: Queen's Health System
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Responsibilities I. 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:--- - Essential: standing, sitting, lifting, walking, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object. ---- - Occasional: - stooping/bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, squatting, twisting body, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions. ---- - Operates computer, microscope, and various surgical equipment, instrumentation and supplies.IV. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:--- - Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. ---- - Exposed to blood and body fluids.IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A. - EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:--- - High School diploma or comparable education and training.--- - Current certification as a first assistant (CFA), surgical assistant (CSA), or assistant in surgery by one the following: - - - - -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)--- - Current certification in Basic Life Support at the Healthcare Professional Level.B. - EXPERIENCE:--- - Prior First Assistant/Surgical Assistant experience preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet#queens7 PandoLogic. Keywords: Surgical Technician, Location: Honolulu, HI - 96849

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