Surgical Assistant Virtual Hiring Event

Company: Mercy Health
Location: Paducah
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

• This position is eligible for Sign-on bonus up to $7,500!Assists surgeons during special procedures under the direction of the attending surgeon. Serves as a key member of the surgical team in room preparation, room turnover and the facilitation of the daily surgery schedule.Essential Functions:
  • Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology relating to surgical procedures
  • Displays ability to relate knowledge to assist the surgeon.
  • Responsible for maintaining a visible, working surgical field.
  • Under surgeon direction, ties cuts and sutures tissue, harvests veins and arteries
  • Positions patient on the OR table to maintain proper body alignment
  • Assists in providing patients with a safe and supportive environment
  • Responsible for complete case preparation
  • Demonstrates and promotes teamworkJOB REQUIREMENTS
    • Required: Graduate of a Surgical Assistant program or equivalent. BLS
    • Preferred: CST or CSA, CSFA, SA-C or equivalent certification
    • Experience with vein harvesting
    • 1 year of cardio/vascular surgical assisting preferredTechnical requirementsAfter signing up, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to connect.Please be prepared to join the virtual interview from a quiet place using a desktop or mobile device with a working speaker, microphone, and camera. Check to see if your network connection can support an online session. A plugged in ethernet cable or a strong WiFi network signal will help avoid time delays during your conversation.What to prepare
      • Please have a resume readyPreferred dress codeBusiness casual (dress pants/skirt, button down/blouse, optional tie)About Mercy HealthAs you care for patients, we care for YOU. Have confidence that you are protected when you come to work at Mercy Health. We have strict safety protocols and PPE to ensure we are doing everything possible to keep patients, yourself, and your loved ones safe.At Mercy Health, our Promise is:To make lives better - mind, body, and spirit.To genuinely enjoy being of service.To make health care easier.This promise is not only to our patients but to our employees, community, and you.When you join Mercy Health, you receive amazing benefits:
        • Great Health, Dental & Vision plans
        • Paid time off
        • Tuition reimbursement
        • Student Loan Repayment Program
        • and much more!Mercy Health wants you to grow personally and professionally while providing the best care to our patients.What is a virtual interview?Virtual interviews help employers connect with job seekers when they are not in the same physical location. Since hiring is a human process, employers would like to talk with you online (chat, video or phone) to see if you meet the requirements for the job.

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