The Perioperative Surgical Assistant team is seeking a full-time, experienced Surgical First Assistant to support the Operating Rooms at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. This unit oversees surgical services for our Level 1 Trauma Center, Women's OR, PSB Surgery Center, and Woodburn Surgery Center. Our teammates demonstrate high personal accountability, resilience, teamwork, and continuous learning; we are looking for eager and adaptive personalities to join our team!
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides safe therapeutic care by collaboration with surgeons and health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient. Must have acquired the necessary knowledge, skills, and judgment specific to clinical practice.
Teamwork - Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines. Uses an integrated approach toward patient outcomes.
Quality/Best Practice - Utilizes standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes.
Professional Development - Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice. Serves as a resource preceptor and mentor. Demonstrates leadership skills in decision-making and problem-solving.