Surgical Assistant

Client Summary:
The Health System is designed to increase efficiencies and economies of scale; improve quality and outcomes; and expand access to advanced primary, specialty, and ambulatory care services throughout a wide clinical network. The Health System includes more than 7,200 physicians, including general practitioners and specialists, and 13 free-standing joint-venture centers.


Job duties include, but are not limited to:
* Escorts patients to the surgical chair, screens patients awaiting surgery, reviews medical record to confirm treatment required and to ensure that chart is complete in terms of notes, PHM lad results, etc. Must be available at all times to provide "four-handed" assistance to the clinicians.
* Ensures that all counter tops, mayo stands, equipment, etc., are cleaned and disinfected prior to setting up.
* Organizes all sterile instruments, surgical trays, equipment, etc. for each procedure in Operatory.
* Takes radiograph as requested, before, during and/or after the procedure. Restocks cabinets and drawers; orders and stocks medical/surgical supplies.
* Provides chair-side assistance in monitoring patient's vitals, suctioning, passing of instruments, medications, etc.
* Removes all instruments and equipment at the end of the procedure and disposes of medical waste during the break-down period.
* Demonstrates proven ability to respond effectively in case of an emergency.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Dental Assistant Certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience required, 5 years preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Associate degree

Shift/Schedule:
8:45am-5:45pm
5 days per week

Contract Length:
13 weeks

Equiliem specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 5 years running by our employees and client partners.
Benefits offered to our workers include the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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