Physician Assistant (PA) / Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Operating Room First Assist - Surgical Services

Los Gatos and Mountain View, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 8 Hour Shifts schedule to be determined. This is a salaried position.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our surgical team as a First Assist in the Operating Room (OR). This role involves direct patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures, with a primary focus on intraoperative assistance to the surgeon.

Key Responsibilities:
Preoperative Duties:

• Conduct preoperative assessments and obtain patient history.
• Collaborate with surgical team to plan procedures.
• Educate patients and families about the surgical process, risks, and postoperative care.
• Assist with preparation of the OR and surgical instruments.

Intraoperative Duties:

• Serve as First Assist in surgeries, including:
  • Tissue handling, exposure, suctioning, hemostasis, and suturing.
  • Use of surgical instruments, retraction, and closure under supervision of surgeon.
• Monitor patient status and assist with positioning, prepping, and draping.
• Ensure adherence to sterile techniques and operating room protocols.

Postoperative Duties:

• Perform wound care and dressing changes, cast application/removal.
• Assess patient recovery and participate in postoperative rounds.
• Provide patient education on injury prevention, treatment plans, and post-surgical care.
• Document all care provided in EMR.
• Collaborate with surgeons, physical therapist, and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Qualifications:

• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in California.
• First Assist certification or completion of accredited First Assist training program required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Strong knowledge of Orthopedic, Urological, General and Gynecological conditions and treatment, Robotics.
• Ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum 2-3 years of surgical or OR experience preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of surgical techniques, instruments, and sterile procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to surgical environments, bodily fluids, and sharps.
• Standing for extended periods during procedures.
• Participation in on-call rotation may be required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans (e.g., 401k)
• Paid time off and continuing education reimbursement

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