Johns Hopkins Medicine
Location
Columbia, MD | United States
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Surgical Assistant II
Fulltime / Day Shift
JOB SUMMARY: The Surgical Assistant's primary responsibility is to assist the surgeon as first or second assistant in the Operating Room. The position also functions as a resource, leader and coordinator to promote high quality, cost effective health care services. Work occasionally requires internal contacts outside the work group to exchange work related information. Contact with external contacts involves providing or getting factual information. Requires normal courtesy and tact in dealing with others.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
1. Board certified (or eligible for certification) by National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) or the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA), or other acceptable Surgical Assistant Certification (e.g., NBSTSA), and maintain a minimum CME.
2. Minimum of three (3) years experience as a Surgical Assistant in all surgical specialties and ability to use judgment in assessing the situation as it develops and responding appropriately.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
1. Current certification by NSAA or ABSA or other acceptable Surgical Assistant Certification (e.g., NBSTSA), or must obtain certification within six (6) months of eligibility criteria for certification.
2. Current CPR certification.
3. Must be able to pass all hospital competencies required for the position.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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