Surgery Assistant

Position Summary

The Surgery Assistant enhances patient focused care by assisting the nursing# staff with direct and indirect nursing care activities. The Surgery Assistant# receives functional direction and guidance from the Registered Nurse and as# assigned by the Unit Coordinator or Designee.

Qualifications

A.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent required upon hire or transfer to the department# B. Training and Experience:

1. Listed with Texas Department of Nurse Aid Registry preferred. Page 3 of 3
2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification that follows the# American Heart Association guidelines required within ninety (90) days of hire or transfer to department.
3. Complete the following competencies within three (3) months of# hire or transfer from another department. # Patient transfers # Patient transport # Aseptic technique # Lab specimens / order entry # Unit safety # Body substance isolation # Role in Code Blue # Proper surgical attire # Surgical shave preps # Supply processing # Surgical suite turnover # Assist with case preparation Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions: A. Ability to perform under stress B. May encounter exposure to infectious disease. C. Varied work hours and shifts. D. Much walking and lifting. #