1,851 Surgical Specialist jobs in the United States

Current Employees:If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet.CORE JOB SUMMARYThe Cardiac Surgical Specialist provides assistance to the primary surgeon during a surgical procedure. The incumbent provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The Cardiac Surgical Specialist performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.CORE JOB FUNCTIONS1. Positions the patient to give the best exposure for the surgical procedure considering the patients comfort and safety. The patient shall be evaluated for any possible damage from positioning which will include assessment of the skin. The abnormal condition shall be reported to the surgeon and treatment and documentation shall be carried out.2. Provides visualization of the operative site using proper techniques.3. Utilizes appropriate techniques, permanent and temporary, to assist with hemostasis:4. Participates in volume replacement or auto-transfusion techniques as appropriate.5. Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes.6. Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.7. Provides assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue.8. Performs other duties as required.9. Maintains established hospital policies, procedures, directives, quality, safety, environmental and infection control standards appropriate for this position.10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.CORE QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Bachelor's degree in relevant field requiredExperience:Minimum 2 years of relevant experience requiredCertification and Licensing:Refer to department description for applicable certification requirementsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:H17

UPMC Passavant Magnet designated hospital is looking to hire an OR Surgical Specialist. In this role you will be charge of the Neuro and Plastics service lines. This position is M-F NO Weekends/Holidays/Call.

Purpose: The OR Surgical Specialist is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. OR Surgical Specialist is responsible for Operating Room responsibilities as detailed herein. The OR Surgical Specialist works on complex surgical procedures in the Operating Room. The OR Surgical Specialist establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates superior knowledge of the OR environment and equipment.
• Leads service line specialty teams, this may include more than one specialty depending on volume, complexity of equipment. Additional responsibilities include:
• Ensures all cases have proper vendor trays and in-house instrumentation.
• Ensures all cases have proper implants or special products available for cases.
• Preventing products that are not approved for use in UPMC to be brought into the OR and used on cases. Reporting vendor or surgeon immediately to OR Nurse Manager if a non-approved product is brought in.
• Only allows approved vendors into OR suites.
• Participates in Value Analysis Team (VAT) process
• Informs and educates staff of any specific service line equipment or general updates
• Participates in education and training of new staff to service line and evaluation of core service line staff.
• Ensures service line specialty supplies are ordered, and proper par level maintained in coordination with Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Maintains up to date preference cards. Performs charge nurse role and runs OR service line in absence of the clinician.
• Performs scrub role (requirement for RNs hired on or after July 1, 2023). Belongs to at least one department or hospital committee. Demonstrates knowledge of department fiscal requirements.
• Participates in decision-making activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies. Collaborates with other health care professionals in the development of surgical budgetary requirements.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of four years of nursing experience in the OR required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Completion of an annual professional contribution aligned with department, hospital, or system goals, approved by the Unit Director.

Certification Requirements: One of the following must be obtained within one year of hire/transfer and maintained:

• UPMC-approved nursing certification, OR
• Certification from the UPMC Wolff Learning Academy Center for Nursing Excellence, OR
• Master's degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). If a BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of certification.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong ability to build and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary/support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Proven ability to work effectively in complex environments, managing multiple and changing priorities.
• Exemplary clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership in applying the nursing process and guiding others.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.
• Mobility and visual/manual dexterity required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within 30 days of hire, per AHA standards (includes didactic and skills demonstration).
• Registered Nurse (RN) license:
• Must be current and valid in the state where the facility is located, or
• Must be a multistate license issued by a participating Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• Employees who relocate to the facility's state must obtain local licensure within 60 days of residency change.

Clearances Required:

• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We welcome all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Job Overview:

The position of Registered Nurse in the Post Surgical PACU department requires a competent and self-assured individual who can practice independently and demonstrate an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. This role involves providing routine and complex care with the ability to manage long-range goals or plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet the expectations of the OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Utilize the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients, consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Address the increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments; monitor for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed using the appropriate protocol.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identify issues and resources.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• One year of experience in the related nursing specialty is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required; RN License in the state of employment or compact is required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Job Title: Certified Surgical Tech

About the Role:

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Surgical Technician to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

Provides direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetric patients along the continuum of the age spectrum, facilitating the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.

Requirements:

FOLLOWING ESTABLISHED PRACTICES AND STANDARDS.

BENEFITS:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Additional Information:

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

As a Registered Nurse in the Surgery department, you will provide direct clinical patient care to assigned patients on a per shift basis. This role requires assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating direct clinical care, as well as supervising staff who have been delegated appropriate care.

This position is accountable for supporting the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff and efficient resource management related to patient care.