University of Maryland Medical System

Surgical Assistant

Company Description

At UM Capital Region Health, we’re about to changeUP everything with the opening of our new hospital in Spring 2021!

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

Job Description

  • Assists with providing direct and indirect patient care to and coordinates multidisciplinary care for surgical patients. Models high level of clinical competency and expertise related to patient populations in the surgical clinic/procedural setting.
  • Serves as a resource to the department staff for management of patient care problems and planning care for patients within specialty services. Identifies needs for and implements systems and processes to facilitate care and improve outcomes.
  • Working directly with the multidisciplinary team, manages care of surgical patients. Triages all outpatient phone calls, guiding patient care through coordination of multidisciplinary efforts.
  • Models relationship skills with robotic team and staff to prevent poor outcomes and promote patient satisfaction.
  • Identifies impact of new technology on patient care outcomes and on workflow processes.


Qualifications

Education & Experience:

  • Associate degree or equivalent healthcare-related training.
  • Certification from an Accredited National Certification program for Surgical Assistant
  • Two years of experience in Urology, Gynecology, and/or General Robotic Surgery required


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care

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