Surgical AssistantOrthopedic Centers of Colorado • Centennial, Colorado, United States
Surgical Assistant
Orthopedic Centers of Colorado
- Centennial, Colorado, United States
- Centennial, Colorado, United States
À propos
We have your dream job. Ideal candidate is a hard working Physician Assistant with at least 2 years of Orthopedic and surgical experience. Has Colorado license, NCCPA certified, DEA and prescriptive authority.
Must be open to learning new skills to add onto current skill set, have a team work mentality. Will work in multiple specialties including Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, Spine, Hand, and Foot and Ankle. We cover a group of 8 busy surgeons. At quite a few different hospitals and surgery centers.
SURGICAL ASSISTANT POSITION OVERVIEW:
Surgical assistants' main responsibilities are to assist the physician, physician assistant or nurse in the examination and treatment of patients, and assist nurses as needed by performing the following duties
SURGICAL ASSISTANT ESSENENTIAL FUNCTIONS
triage patients and administer appropriate treatment under the direction of a physician or other medical provider's staff. May operate equipment for a diagnostic test or given injections
prepares the examination room for each patient's visit; ensures adequate supplies and appropriate instruments are available
Greets and rooms patients, takes temperatures, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assesses condition of patient. Documents patient history and medication and records this and any other pertinent information in the chart
phones pharmacies with new prescriptions and prescription refills. Documents this information in the patients chart
instructs patients on potential information essential to their care and treatment. Reviews handout material, videos, and medical instruction
complies with OSHA and CLIA compliance while performing all duties
possesses a working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control, and is familiar with individual requirements and recommended practices of compliance
must have the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon, and other team members, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure
must be able to demonstrate and maintain dexterity sufficient to successful completion of their assistant duties on each particular procedure
must maintain a professional attitude with respect to dignity, privacy, and safety of patients
must possess the ability to only function within the limits of their ability, within the scope of their professional license, and within the policies of the facility in which they are working
PAY & BENEFITS:$100,000 - $130,000 per year
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous PTO package and paid holidays
Company-paid life insurance and long term disability insurance
Ability to purchase accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
Opportunities for internal training and development
Annual stipend for continuing education in certain positions
Retirement Plan eligibility after one year of service with eligibility in company profit sharing
Most positions offer Monday - Friday work schedules
Requirements SURGICAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Surgical assist license according to state requirements
Or trained or experienced according to certification requirements
orthopedic surgical assists preferred
EHR
SURGICAL ASSISTANT DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: strong verbal communication
teaching ability
good telephone skills
attention to detail
ability to remain calm and be effective in emergency situations
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typical business office environment
Possibility of local travel
Constant viewing of computer monitor, mousing and typing
Frequent standing, walking and sitting
Frequent stooping, lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling 10 pounds or more
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
Hours of business are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must be able to work early, late and long hours, as needed, to meet the essential functions of the job
Salary Description $100,000 - $130,000 per year
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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