Senior Surgical First Assistant

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description

Provides safe therapeutic care by collaboration with surgeons and health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient. Must have acquired the necessary knowledge, skills, and judgment specific to clinical practice. Has advanced understanding of procedures and devices utilized. Teamwork-communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines. Uses an integrated approach toward patient outcomes. Professional Development- Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skill demonstrated in decision making and problem solving. Quality/Best Practice-Utilizes standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes.

Shift: 0700 - 1530
Schedule: Monday - Friday

Our commitment to keeping patients safe, means there's no safer place for you to work. We safeguard our patients, by safeguarding our team members.

• Inova is well stocked with the best and latest PPE
• Masks are provided to patients entering our buildings, and offered free to visitors
• Covid-19 patients are isolated in dedicated areas
• Inova operates curbside Covid-19 testing sites that are far removed from the main facilities
• All team members are trained in the latest screening guidelines
  
  Requirements
  
  • Experience: Greater than 6 years of experience as a Surgical First Assistant.
  • 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 OR Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
  • Certification: BLS, Da Vinci Robot Training Certification
  • Special Skills:
    
    • Ability to open and close incisions independently (at physician's specific request)
    • • Demonstrates proficiency in laparoscopy
      • • Precepts SA students and new graduates
        • • Ability to communicate effectively in English
          • • Ability to demonstrate good judgment in daily activities
            • • Ability to understand and implement infection control, and hospital safety practices
                Work Site Location
                INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL
                Work Site Address
                44045 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY
                Work Site City/State
                LEESBURG, VA
                Schedule
                Monday-Friday
                Shift
                Day
                EEO Tagline
                M/F/Vets/Disabled

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