Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs in Portland, ME

Northern Light Mercy Hospital

Department: Operating Room

Position is located: Mercy Fore River

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Summary:

The Surgical Assistant supports and works with other members of the OR team in preparing rooms for surgery, cleaning rooms between patients, stocking/maintaining supplies, picking instruments for cases, and locating equipment/instruments as needed. As needed, the Surgical Assistant may be required to assist in transporting an inpatient to the Operating Room. Playing a key role on the surgical team, the SA is accountable for his/her actions and role to assure safe, quality care to those we serve, whether through support or direct action. The incumbent may have access to highly confidential patient, employee and/or Mercy proprietary information, and must handle & protect the information in accordance with hospital & system policies, HIPAA requirements and the highest level of ethical standards. The incumbent is responsible for reporting all security events, potential events, or other security risks to the organization. The incumbent is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position, and conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission and Values of Mercy Hospital.

Responsibilities:

1. Assembles/disassembles surgical suites, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures: • Able to assemble the appropriate drapes, supplies, and equipment for each case. • Cleans and processes surgical instruments. • Maintains a sterile field. • Removes trash, linen, contaminated waste from OR suites upon completion of each case. • Washes the floors and surgical tables according to protocols upon completion of each case. • Reports difficulties with supplies or equipment to the Registered Nurse or the Nurse Manager. • Assists in moving, lifting and positioning of patients. • Obtains daily pharmacy orders. • Checks dates on medications and code tray to ensure viability. 2. Works cooperatively with other team members to facilitate departmental operations: • Transports patients to the operating room as directed. • Verifies that appropriate paperwork is on patient’s medical record, prior to transport. • Transports lab/radiology specimens between the OR and Lab/Radiology. • Obtains blood products from Blood Bank as directed, for procedures. • Helps maintain physician preference cards. • Assists with orientation of new employees. 3. Accepts responsibility for further development: • Participates in continuing education programs for department employees. • Participates in facility Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). • Attends scheduled inservices in the OR on a regular basis and other programs as required or assigned. • Actively participates and attends six scheduled staff meetings per year. 4. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with organizational mission, goals and policies: • Demonstrates practices which keep all medical record information protected and confidential. • Follows and adheres to Patient Rights policies at all times. • Takes accountability for information contained in the department and hospital procedural manuals. 5. Performs additional duties as required or assigned.

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
• Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
• Potential exposure to noxious odors.
• Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
• Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.