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Surgical Aide
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![]() United States, New Hampshire, Dover | |
![]() 789 Central Avenue (Show on map) | |
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Summary:
Responsible for applying dressings, sterilizing the operation site, inserting tubes and intravenous lines, providing pre and post-operative care to patients, and completing some clerical work such as record keeping and handling the phones. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions: Assisting with patient resuscitation during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening events. -Covering patients with surgical drapes to ensure and maintain a sterile operating field, removing patients' body hair, and disinfecting the incision site. -Determining the availability and inspecting sterile and non-sterile surgical equipment, tools, and supplies. -Adjusting and maintaining the operating room temperature, humidity, and lighting according to the Surgeon's specifications. -Applying sutures, staples, clips, and drainage systems and clamping, or cauterizing blood vessels to control bleeding. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Surgical Technology preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Surgical Services Experience 1-2 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Good manual dexterity and working knowledge of surgical procedures and tasks. - The ability to work in a stressful environment. - Physical stamina to work long shifts and move or lift patients and heavy equipment. - Excellent team working and communication skills. - The ability to remain calm and focused in the operating room. Physical Requirements Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. |