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Surgical Assistant

Iconma

Cincinnati, OH

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50.79–$53.13 Per Hour
SKILLS
Acute Care, Anatomy, Anesthesiology, Basic Life Support (BLS), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Clinical Competency, Customer Relations, Develop and Maintain Customers, Health Plan, Hemostasis, Hospital, On Call, Organizational Skills, Orthopedics, Physiology, Scientific Principles, Subcutaneous Injections, Surgical Procedures, Training/Teaching, Wound Care
LOCATION
Cincinnati, OH
POSTED
7 days ago
Our client, is a Acute Care Medical Facility company, is looking for a Surgical Assistant for their Cincinnati, OH location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Primary responsibility involves performance of specific tasks, as a Surgical Assistant, during surgical procedures to permit the surgeon to perform an efficient and safe operation.
  • Assists with identifying anatomy within the operative field.
  • Maintains positive customer relations.
  • Shall demonstrate competence and possess the technical skills appropriate for Candidate assigned cases and utilizes that knowledge in assisting others.
  • Performs various duties within his/her scope of responsibility and is accountable to the manager of the Surgical Assistants.
  • Clinical skills performed under direct supervision of the surgeon include:
  • Positioning the patient.
  • The surgeon shall convey the exact position that will give the best exposure for the surgical procedure.
  • Providing visualization of the operative site by the following:
  • Appropriate placement and securing of retractors with or without padding.
  • Packing with sponges.
  • Digital manipulation of tissue.
  • Suctioning, irrigating, or sponging.
  • Manipulation of suture materials (e.g. loops, tags, running suture).
  • Proper use of body mechanics to prevent obstruction of the surgeon's view.
  • Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with Hemostasis.
  • Utilizing running or interrupted subcutaneous sutures with absorbable or non-absorbable material.
  • Utilizing subcuticular closure techniques with or without adhesive skin closure strips.
  • Closing skin method indicated by surgeon (suture, staples, etc.).
  • Postoperative subcutaneous injection of local anesthetic agent as directed by the surgeon.
  • Selecting and applying appropriate wound dressings, including the following:
  • Liquid or spray occlusive materials.
  • Absorbent material affixed with tape or circumferential wrapping.
  • Immobilizing dressing (soft or rigid.).
  • Providing assistance in securing drainage system to tissue.
  • Acts independently in surgery and on-call with regards to the harvesting of veins, radial artery, tendons, bone, skin, and plastic closure on plastic cases.
  • Provides expert assistance in all major surgical cases, under direct supervision of a surgeon.
  • Stays abreast of all new technologies as it relates to specialty areas.
 
Requirements:
  • Extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology, excellent eye-hand coordination, and ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Sound judgment and knowledge of scientific principles must be used.
  • Competency in selected skills is required through hospital provided instruction.
  • Four (4) years of general experience with two (2) years in any specialty area.
  • Associate’s degree in Surgical Assisting
OR
  • Completion of a Surgical Assisting program from an accredited School of Surgical Assisting
  • BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
  • NSAA, CFA in the AST, NCCPA in the AAPA.
OR
  • RNFA at the National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC).
  • Candidates with exceptional robotic & orthopedics experience.
 
Why Should You Apply?

About the Company

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Iconma

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/

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