Position Summary:

To actively assist the surgeon during a surgical operation, establishing a good working team.

 

 

 

Accountabilities/Criteria

PATIENT CARE SKILLS

Identifies the physiologic changes induced by surgery and uses this information to provide appropriate patient care.

Identifies the physiologic changes induced by general, regional, and local anesthesia and uses this information to provide appropriate patient care.

Identifies the pathophysiology of trauma, and uses this information to provide appropriate patient care.

Maintains a surgically safe environment during surgery.

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of surgical anatomy and operative techniques.

SURGICAL/OPERATIVE INTERVENTIONS

Patient positioning

Prepping and draping

Applying clamps

Tying knots

Cauterizing bleeders

Sponging the operative field

Holding retractors

Suctioning

Suturing to include following and cutting

Cleaning of operative area

Applying dressings

Transferring patient to stretcher

 

 

 

Job Requirements

 

Education and Training:  

Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

 

Experience and Knowledge:

PA: 2 years experience as a surgical first assistant

TRAUMA experience Preferred

Registration, Licensure and/or Certification:  

***While on Trauma call - arrival time within 15 min (on site on-call room available***

Physical Demands and Sensory Requirements: 

Moderate physical effort: lift/carry up to 10-30 lbs.

Mostly standing/walking

Occasional kneeling/crouching

Frequent reaching

Frequently moves/lifts equipment/supplies

Manual dexterity

Occasional stooping/bending

Frequently handles/lifts/pushes patients

Hearing sensitivity bilaterally within normal limits (0-24 db HL) (aided/non-aided)

Visual acuity of 20/60 in at least one eye (with/without correction)

Ability to communicate verbally

 

Working Conditions: 

Anesthetic agents

Biohazardous substances

Chemicals/gases, flammable

Energy, low level radiation

Equipment, electrical

Infections/contagious diseases

Infectious specimens

Infectious organs and tissues

Cuts, sharp instruments

Emergencies/crisis situations

 

Blood Borne Pathogen Risk:

Category I - Routine tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluid or tissues

Protective Equipment:

Eye protection

Face protection

Mask

Medical gloves, non-sterile

Medical gloves, sterile

Gloves, lead

Gown

Lead apron

Radiation safety badge

Provide surgical care under the supervision of a surgeon. Supporting surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures.  Assists with room set up and patient positioning, handing instruments to surgeons, closing incision, and maintaining operating room cleanliness. On-call responsibilities.