[Hiring] Surgical Assistant - Organ Recovery @MedAmerica

Role Description

As a Surgical Assistant, you play a vital role in our mission to improve lives. You will help lead and coordinate surgical operations and deliver hands-on support throughout the surgical procedure and organ recovery process.

• Lead the coordination and strategic planning for the procurement of surgical supplies, ensuring uninterrupted operations and compliance with organizational standards.
• Oversee the preparation and packing of critical supplies for the operating room, coordinating with recovery teams at designated locations.
• Manage the preparation of the operating room by overseeing the setup and functionality of all equipment, instruments, and sterile fields, confirming alignment with surgical protocols.
• Implement quality control procedures to verify the sterility, functionality, and inventory of surgical instruments and supplies before and after procedures.
• Maintain a well-prepared operating room by thoroughly cleaning, restocking, and verifying all instruments post-surgery.
• Assist in patient readiness processes, ensuring accurate identity verification, comprehensive documentation review, and proper informed consent, adhering to legal and ethical standards.
• Help position the patient for optimal surgical access.
• Accurately record and maintain detailed, real-time documentation of all activities and procedural steps throughout the organ recovery process.
• Collaborate closely with the surgical team to review and synchronize on the procedural plan.
• Deliver proactive, hands-on support throughout the surgical procedure, ensuring:
  • Retracting tissue to provide a clear view for the surgeon.
  • Suctioning fluids and maintaining a clean surgical field.
  • Controlling bleeding by clamping or cauterizing blood vessels as directed.
  • Closing wounds by suturing or stapling under the surgeon’s guidance.
• Assist in the handling and preparation of the organ, ensuring proper preservation techniques.
• Monitor and ensure the functionality of surgical equipment.
• Assist in closing incisions and applying dressings.
• Take responsibility for the preservation and preparation of donor organs, ensuring the application of advanced preservation techniques.
• Ensure operational readiness by conducting thorough pre- and post-procedure equipment assessments.
• Accurately document surgical procedures and report any unusual occurrences.
• Act as a senior liaison between multidisciplinary teams, ensuring streamlined communication and coordination.
• Stay at the forefront of transplantation advancements by actively pursuing knowledge on protocols, techniques, and emerging technologies.
• Provide reliable on-call availability for donor recoveries.
• Ensure strict compliance with all state, federal, and local laws, as well as organizational policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Lead efforts in the recovery of donor organs, adhering to Vituity client standards.
• Actively participate in hospital and medical staff committees addressing donor-related issues.
• Collaborate with the Vituity Quality and Operations teams to develop and refine best practice protocols.
• Partner with Clinical Operations Manager to train, mentor, and evaluate new team members.
• Handle donor organs with exceptional care, rigorously following preservation protocols.
• Strategize and coordinate with transplant teams to optimize operational efficiency and success rates.

Qualifications

• Must be local to Atlanta, Georgia.
• Previous Operating Room (O.R.) experience required.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) or Certified First Assistant (CFA) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in health studies or related degree or an equivalent mix of education and experience required.
• Experience in military service or comparable leadership roles is highly valued.
• Work within the same regional area as the Surgeon preferred.
• Familiarity with OPO operations and UNOS/OPTN policies preferred.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Stamina for an irregular schedule of day, evening and night shifts as well as weekends and holidays.
• Ability to respond to medical and administrative staff in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated critical judgment skills.
• Ability to adhere to quality assurance guidelines.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated planning skills.
• Ability to implement plans, decisions, and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Skilled at time management.
• The ability to meet schedule and travel requirements.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Knowledge of anatomy and aseptic technique.

Benefits

• Superior health plan options.
• Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Life and AD&D coverage, and more.
• Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6% plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions.
• Outstanding Paid Time Off: Start at 4 weeks’ PTO, Paid holidays, Sabbatical.
• Student Loan Refinancing Discounts.
• Professional and Career Development Program.
• EAP and travel assistance included.
• Wellness program.
• Commuter Benefits Program.
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.