Surgical Assistant

Job Title: Surgical Assistant

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: 7 am to 3:15 pm

Pay Rate: $ 48

Duties:

Escorts patients to the surgical chair, screen patients awaiting surgery

Review medical records to confirm treatment required and to ensure that chart is complete with notes, PHM lad results, etc.

Ensures all countertops, mayo stands, equipment, etc., are cleaned and disinfected before setting up.

Organizes all sterile instruments, surgical trays, equipment, etc. for each procedure in the Operatory.

Takes radiographs as requested, before, during, and after the procedure.

Restocks cabinets and drawers; orders and stocks medical/surgical supplies.

Provides chair-side assistance in monitoring patient's vitals, suctioning, passing of instruments, medications, etc.

Removes all instruments and equipment at the end of the procedure and disposes of medical waste during the break-down period.

Requirements:

Associate degree/completion of Dental Assistant training program

NYS Dental Assistant Certification

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Minimum of 3 years experience required