Surgical First Assistant
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation withoptimal results for the patient. Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of one´sactions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks informationto understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport andcooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members;responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems.JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Qualifications: High School Graduation or equivalent. Graduation from anaccredited surgical technology program. Certification credentialed by the National Board of SurgicalTechnology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certification credentialed by the National SurgicalAssistants Association (NSAA) OR Certification credentialed by the American Board of Surgical Assisting (ABSA), or Certification credentialed by the National Assistant Surgery Council (NASC).Employee must have National Provider Identifier at time of hire. Employment contingent uponreceiving credentials at Good Samaritan Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital to practice as a SurgicalAssistant. Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities and the ability tounderstand Kaiser Permanente customer needs.National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeon´s instruction,which will give the best exposure for the surgical procedure. Uses standard and specializedequipment to aid in patient positioning.Provides the surgeon(s) with appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors,sponges, digital manipulation, and other techniques according to standards.Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist surgeon with temporary or permanent hemostasis.Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes (e.g., sutures, staples,other).Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.Assists with patient transport to and from OR, including from gurney to OR bed.In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating servicebehaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission aswell as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistentlydemonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior andculturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providersand vendors.COMPLIANCE LANGUAGE: Supports compliance and Kaiser Permanent´s Code of Conduct by adhering tofederal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and license requirements, by policies andprocedures. Responds appropriately to observed fraud and abuse.Functional and Environmental Factors available upon request.SCHEDULE: Variable Hours & Days; Rotating Schedule; Floats between Departments/Locations/FacilitiesSTARTING SALARY RANGE: $23.46 - $27.17 (Hourly)- Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -