Surgical Assistant
- Employer
- Advanced Oral Surgery
- Location
- Lakeville
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Industry
- General
- Role
- Medical Doctor / Physician
- Job Type
- Long-Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Role and Responsibilities
The Surgical Assistant will help surgeons during surgery by performing duties such as tissue retraction, intravenous lines and completing documentation.
Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care
Verifies the identity of patients and operative sites
Discusses with surgeon the nature of the surgical procedure including operative consent and methods of operative exposure
Diagnostic and laboratory data, patient-advanced directions and other needs
Monitors and maintains aseptic technique throughout procedures
Maintains an unobstructed operative field using surgical retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment
Determines availability of necessary equipment and supplies for operative procedures
Obtains and inspects sterile and non-sterile surgical equipment, supplies and instruments
Operates sterilization devices
Monitors patient intraoperative status
Obtaining dental radiographs and dental imagine
Complete patient clinical narratives
Qualifications and Education Requirements
At Least one year of related experience preferred
DAANCE certification preferred
Licensed dental assistant preferred
BLS certification required or the ability to complete within 1 month of hire
Radiology certification preferred
Preferred Skills
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to work well in a team or individually
Good Judgment and critical thinking skills
Passion for keeping people safe
Strong attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulous care on the job
Excellent manual dexterity Superior listening skills with the ability to quickly comprehend instructions in emergency situations.
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