Surgical First Assistant
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provides safe therapeutic care by collaboration with surgeons and health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient Provides individual, patient-centered approach to patients with a wide range of diagnoses.
- Must have acquired the necessary knowledge, skills and judgment specific to clinical practice.
- Teamwork-communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others Maintain strong and open communication skills.
- Has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines.
- Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource preceptor, and mentor.
Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical First Assistant or able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.
- Education and Licensure: Completion of Surgical First Assistant exam and certification by accredited organization OR medical school graduate with surgical training and certified in the United States as a Certified Surgical Assistant.
- Certification: Heart Saver.
- Special Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in English. Ability to work routinely without direct supervision. Ability to demonstrate good judgment in daily activities. Ability to understand and implement infection control and hospital safety practiced.
About INOVA
Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,936 licensed beds. More information and statistics about Inova can be found at www.inova.org.
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