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#SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT TRAVEL JOBS PROFESSIONAL#

Demonstrates competence in the scrub role during the surgical procedure when required. Adapts performance to reflect construction criticism, suggestions, and/or comments from surgeon. Follows surgeon direction quickly and accurately to the smallest detail. Remains calm during emergency situations. Demonstrates speed and dexterity and adapts easily to unexpected situations. Applies dressings, splints, plaster casts, and/or traction according to physician order.

Demonstrates knowledge of drains and other applications. Participates in pre-op briefing and time out. Demonstrates knowledge of various wound closure techniques.

Able to recognize and control bleeding according to appropriate surgical technique. Maintains a dry field of operation through proper use of suction and sponging techniques. Provides exposure through the proper use of retractors. Applies extremity tourniquets according to department standards of practice. Under the direction of the operating surgeon, displays X-rays and C.T. Under direction of surgeon, assists in patient positioning. Continually anticipates the surgeons needs throughout the procedure and initiates appropriate measures based on protocols for management of the intra-operative patient. Demonstrates knowledge of various surgical procedures and individual surgeon preference. Confers with surgeon and/or circulating nurse for special case needs or instructions prior to start of case. Demonstrates competence in assisting with surgical procedures and performs them correctly to ensure patient safety intra-operatively. Implementation Standard of Performance: Demonstrates and maintains appropriate application of the principles of surgical asepsis in all appropriate situations.Obtains and demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to provide appropriate population-based care to patients through education, training, and experience. Planning Standard of Performance: Utilizes knowledge of type of procedure to plan for appropriate equipment, positioning and instrumentation needed.Communication with Charge Nurse regarding daily assignments and changes in work areas. Obtains and demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to provide age appropriate and culturally sensitive care to patients and families through education, training, and experience.

#SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT TRAVEL JOBS PROFESSIONAL#

Communicates with patient, family and other staff in a professional and courteous manner. Provides continuous reassessment through the intra-operative period. Participates in accurate pre-operative briefing and time out.

Assessment Standards of Performance: Communicates information so that continuity of care is maintained.

Acts as a mentor/coach in assisting team members. Actively participates in ongoing department activities, e.g., Labor management projects. Promotes collaboration and professional interaction with the health care team. Promotes and utilizes professional communication techniques. Promotes professional conduct, knows and complies with department Standards of Behavior (group Norms). Utilizes professional communication techniques. Maintains current knowledge and skill base with personal commitment to continuous learning of new concepts and skills for professional development. Participates in unit Quality Assurance programs. Complies with contractual responsibilities related to work schedules. Attends and constructively participates in staff meetings and in-services. Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization records and information (HIPPA Standards). Takes responsibility to keep informed of organizational policies and current information provided by the employer through multiple avenues. Complies with Kaisers Time Keeping Policy to accurately reflect productive time worked. Restricts personal business to non-patient care areas during break times. Returns promptly from breaks and schedules them to provide adequate coverage. Monitors and takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences.

Practice standards of performance: Complies with shift, unit and organizational policies and procedures including reliability and attendance standards.