Physician Assistant Surgical First Assist

Responsibilities:

• Complies with the patient Bill of Rights; ensures responsiveness to patient needs, respect of patients privacy and confidentiality of all patient, family, physician and hospital related information. Provides appropriate explanations to patients or family members where applicable. Consistently performs in a manner that demonstrates the highest standards of the JFK philosophy of patient satisfaction and service excellence when interacting with patients, other staff members or the community. Demonstrates flexibility throughout the day, keeping the needs of the department, patient, and customer first.
• Communicates with supervisor and/or OR to clarify assignment.
• Ability to work effectively with operative surgeon and to carry out designated tasks in order to facilitate the successful conclusion of a surgical procedure. Ability to communicate with co-workers and to help direct activities so as to facilitate surgery to completion.
• Ability to assist with the operating surgeon in recognizing potential problems during a surgical procedure. Shows knowledge in resolving problematic situations arising during surgery. Recognizes the role played by first assistant versus primary surgeon in performing a surgical procedure.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of situations and to have a working relationship with associates, nursing staff, APP first assists and paramedical personnel.
• Perform perioperative care inclusive of but not limited to pre operative evaluation of the patient in the holding room, updating of History and Physical, facilitation of on time start, prep and draping of the patient, surgical assisting and closure, maintaining continuity of care through to PACU sign out to receiving team and post operative checks.
• Functions as a resource and educator to other Team Members and participates in the training of surgical first assistants.
• Participates in the improvement process of quality patient care: Takes self-directed or self-motivated initiative to participate in department meetings, quality initiatives and department PI activities.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center’s Organizational Competencies, Elearning, and standards of behavior.
• Displays an understanding and awareness of and performs all duties in accordance with the Hospital’s and HMH Network Mission and Vision Statements.
• Adheres to all Hospital infection control and safety policies.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:
• For PA:
• • Successful completion of an approved physicians assistant program, accredited by the Accreditation and Review Committee for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA) or other NCCPA certification examination qualifying accrediting agency.
  • Maintenance of a minimum of 100 hours of CME in accordance with NCCPA regulations every 2 years
• For RNFA:
• • Successful completion of approved RNFA program resulting in an active certification. Maintenance of a minimum of 100 hours of CME in accordance with NCCPA regulations every 2 years
• Knowledge, Education and Skills Preferred:
• 2+ years of surgical assistant experience preferred
• Required Certification/Licensing:
• New Jersey State Physician Assistant Certification
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
• New Jersey CDS license
• Federal DEA license

Starting Minimum Rate: Starting at $117,395.20 Annually Job Posting Disclosure: HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.