RESPONSIBILITIES

Review Date: 07/24
Effective Date: 05/21

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs first assisting duties in the pre-procedure, intraoperative and post-procedure in complex and highly technical surgical cases.
• Performs duties within scope of practice in accordance with established practices, procedures and protocols and instructions as given by surgeon.

QMC Surgical Assistant Training Program: position is Phase III of The Queen’s Medical Center (QMC) Surgical Assistant Training Program. At this level, consistently performs all Phase I and II skills, and is able to perform interdependently with the surgeon. Requirements are identified in Section #VI of the job description.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Essential: standing, sitting, lifting, walking, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object.
• Occasional: stooping/bending...