Surgical First Assistant, Kensington

Job Summary:


Under direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon will perform the role of 1st assistant during surgical procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:


+ Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeons instruction.

+ Uses standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning.

+ Provides the surgeon with appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, and other techniques according to standards.

+ Utilizes appropriate technique to assist surgeon with temporary or permanent hemostasis by providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.

+ Performs duties as a surgical technician in all surgical specialties practicing in the ambulatory surgery center.

+ Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes, i.e...