Description
At Revere Health, we believe there is a better path to healing and healthcare maintenance, and we’re working on this mission,one patient at a time.
We are seeking a dependable and skilled PRN Surgical Assistant to support our OB/GYN providers during surgical and other procedures as needed. This position assists with patient preparation, maintaining a sterile surgical environment, handling instruments and equipment, and providing direct support to providers throughout procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
- Preoperative Duties:
- Assist with patient preparation and positioning, ensuring patients are safely secured using appropriate positioning devices.
- Clean and prepare surgical sites and apply sterile drapes.
- Maintain a sterile field and ensure surgical supplies and equipment are readily available.
- Perform instrument, sponge, and needle counts in coordination with the surgical team, as requested by the provider.
- Intraoperative Duties:
- Assist providers during surgical procedures, including OB/GYN procedures as needed.
- Hold retractors, assist with tissue retraction, and provide adequate exposure of the surgical site.
- Operate or hold a surgical camera and assist with visualization during procedures, as applicable.
- Assist with wound closure and suturing, as permitted by training, credentials, and applicable regulations.
- Assist with the application and removal of dressings and other supportive devices as needed.
- Maintain the sterile field and follow established infection prevention and patient safety protocols.
- Postoperative Duties:
- Assist with applying dressings and bandages and completing other postoperative care tasks as directed.
- Assist with the safe transfer and positioning of patients following procedures.
- Clean, disinfect, and prepare surgical equipment and the procedure area for subsequent procedures to support efficient room turnover.
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Follow established clinical protocols, safety standards, and provider preferences.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to support an efficient surgical workflow.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- At least two years of operating room (OR) experience preferred.
- Experience assisting with surgical procedures, preferably in OB/GYN.
- Knowledge of sterile technique, infection prevention, and surgical safety protocols.
- Ability to work collaboratively with providers and other healthcare team members.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing schedules and procedural needs in a PRN role.
- Current certifications, credentials, and any required licensure appropriate to the position.