Locums - General Surgery Robotics - Potsdam, NY

Job description

Schedule Details:
Ongoing PRN Coverage, but need these specific stretches covered

12/14-12/18 (7am-5pm)
12/18 –12/21 (5pm-7am)
Dec 28 - 30 (3x12s)
Weekend call – Fri 5p-Mon 7a (Round Sat-Sun 8a-12p)
Weeknight call (5p-7a)

Work Details:
Cauterizing wounds and vessels
Packing sponges in body
Positioning patient to maintain circulation and access for surgeon
Placing clamps and sutures
Closing skin with adhesives, sutures, or staples, etc.
Applying direct pressure on veins and tissue
Performing or aiding in patient suction, drainage, and irrigation
Hemostasis: The stopping of excess bleeding and blood flow
Immobilizing patients on the operating table
Assignments for this position will include a combination of Surgical First Assist Operating Room time and Surgical Floor coverage.
Medical Surgical Floor coverage includes assisting with rounding and progress notes, managing orders, discharges, and consults.
Will work primarily with General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Orthopedic patients.