<p>Summary</p> <p>Provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures.</p> <ul> <li>Position patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety. </li><li>Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation. </li><li>Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis. </li><li>Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems. </li><li>Assist in room clean up and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from OR room as needed at the completion of the surgical case. </li><li>Participate as a surgical team member in the preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>Licensure / Certification / Registration:</p> <ul> <li>BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart </li></ul> <p>Association or American Red Cross accepted required.</p> <ul> <li>Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date required. </li></ul> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required. </li></ul> <p>Additional Preferences:</p> <p>Surgical First Assistant experience preferred.</p> <p>Schedule: Fulltime. 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., 40 hours per week, 2 overnight call shifts per week. 2 weekends every 6 weeks, holidays per unit rotation.</p>