What are the responsibilities and job description for the Med Aid/ CNA position at Nebraska Oral & Facial Surgery?
Job Description
Job Description
Role and Responsibilities
The Med Aid / CNA will help surgeons during surgery by performing duties such as tissue retraction, intravenous lines, and completing documentation. The Med Aid / CNA will be responsible for supervising the surgeon's team of surgical assistants. The Med Aid / CNA is also responsible for maintaining and preparing for patient schedule.
- Verifies the identity of patients and operative sites.
- Discusses with surgeon the nature of the surgical procedure including operative consent, methods of operative exposure, diagnostic and laboratory data, and patient-advanced directives and other needs.
- Monitors and maintains aseptic technique throughout procedures.
- Maintains an unobstructed operative field using surgical retractors, sponges, and suctioning and irrigating equipment.
- Determines availability of necessary equipment and supplies for operative procedures.
- Obtains and inspects sterile or nonsterile surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
- Operates sterilizing devices.
- Monitors patient intra-operative status.
- Obtaining dental radiographs and digital imaging.
- Complete patient clinical narratives.
- Provides guidance and oversight to Surgical Assistant team.
- Maintain schedule for a team of direct of reports.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Skills and Abilities
CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS
Medical (including Virtual Care), Dental, and Vision Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Uniforms / Scrubs provided
FINANCIAL WELL-BEING
Competitive pay, Bonus potential, and annual merit reviews
401(k) Plan w / Company Match
Health Savings Account (HSA) with HDHP health plans
LIFE INSURANCE
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Spouse and Child Life Insurance
TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Paid Vacation (Starting at 2 weeks) and 6 Annual Paid Holidays
Long and Short Term Disability Plans