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Surgical Assistant

Niagara Falls, Ontario Full-time Family Medicine - Surgical Assist Posted 5 days, 6 hours ago
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Permanent Position
This is a full-time permanent role with ongoing employment.

About This Position

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  • Preoperative Duties:
    • Verify patient identity, surgical site, and consent; position patient appropriately; help prepare room prior to patient arrival; assist with anesthetic procedures/induction.
  • Intraoperative Assistance:
    • Assist with tissue retraction, hemostasis, and closure.
  • Postoperative Care:
    • Apply dressings, assist with patient transfer, and monitor for immediate complications. Assist with tear-down of room to facilitate cleaning and turnover for the next case.
  • Team Collaboration:
    • Function as a valued member of the interprofessional healthcare team by providing support to Surgical, Anesthesia and Nursing colleagues during surgical procedures and perioperative care.
  • After Hours Coverage:
    • It is expected that the Surgical Assistants will provide after-hours on-call coverage. A stipend through HOCC is provided for each on-call shift.

Requirements

Required Skills

CMPA coverage, Independent License or eligible for Independent License with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO), FRCP(C) or CCFP, Must apply for and be successfully credentialed by the hospital prior to commencing duties.

Languages

English

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Position Details

Location
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Position Type
Full-time
Specialty
Family Medicine - Surgical Assist
Practice
Niagara Health
Payment Model
Fee for Service (FFS)
Community Size
Over 250,000
Openings
10 positions
Job ID
JOB-9908FDD6

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