Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Oral Surgery Assistant - MUST be a certified Surgical Assistant in the D.C. area!

DETAILS
Location: On-Site in Washington, D.C.
Position Type: 60 Day Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: up to $28/hr

*To be considered, candidates MUST be certified in the D.C. area*

REQUIRED EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

• D.C. area certified Surgery Assistant
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program
• Dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT) 
• CPR/BLS certification

POSITION DETAILS
GTN Staffing is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented surgical assistant to aid our client's oral surgeon throughout the treatment process. This role involves preparing for procedures, assisting during surgeries, and ensuring smooth patient recovery. A strong candidate will be organized, responsive to patient needs, and familiar with oral surgical practices.

Surgical Duties
Responsibilities include sterilizing and maintaining instruments, setting up surgical trays, and preparing procedure rooms for IV sedation and surgeries. The assistant will seat patients, review medical charts, manage nitrous oxide setups, and help position patients safely. Skills in monitoring sedated patients, managing airways, and recognizing emergency situations are essential. Regular equipment maintenance and patient support are also key parts of the role.

Patient Interaction & Support
The assistant must be capable of calming patients, circulating during procedures, and evaluating post-op recovery. Identifying when medical intervention is necessary and delivering quality care throughout the process is crucial.

Administrative & Non-Surgical Tasks
Outside of the surgical suite, duties include managing paperwork, preparing consent forms, scheduling appointments, and documenting EMR notes. The assistant will also handle X-rays or scans, provide post-op instructions, and make follow-up calls to patients.

Daily Operations & Teamwork
Opening and closing the office, ensuring systems like suction and X-ray machines are functional, and maintaining OSHA compliance are part of the routine. The assistant should be comfortable stepping in to support team members as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• D.C. area certified Surgery Assistant
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program
• Dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT) 
• CPR/BLS certification
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 

Company Description

Who We Are
GTN is the leader in technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next-generation recruiting to Fortune 2000 companies.

What We Do
We provide Scalable Technical Staffing solutions encompassing SOW, staff augmentation, and direct hire placement for Fortune 2000 companies, with niche service offerings in Cyber Security, Digital, Field Services, and Professional Services. Our recruiting teams are specialized, certified, and have endured rigorous technical boot camps and ongoing required educational courses and meetups.

What Proof We Have
We have experience in scalable IT Staffing since the year 2000. Our IT experts have helped Fortune 2000 corporations embrace the cybersecurity and digital space, with many of our experts remaining on contract with clients for 8+ years. Our staffing experts have been engaged to speak at cybersecurity conferences, and our teams are certified and specialize in divisions focused around cyber, digital, field, and professional services.

Why People Want It
Our value

Company Description

Who We Are\r\nGTN is the leader in technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next-generation recruiting to Fortune 2000 companies.\r\n\r\nWhat We Do\r\nWe provide Scalable Technical Staffing solutions encompassing SOW, staff augmentation, and direct hire placement for Fortune 2000 companies, with niche service offerings in Cyber Security, Digital, Field Services, and Professional Services. Our recruiting teams are specialized, certified, and have endured rigorous technical boot camps and ongoing required educational courses and meetups.\r\n\r\nWhat Proof We Have\r\nWe have experience in scalable IT Staffing since the year 2000. Our IT experts have helped Fortune 2000 corporations embrace the cybersecurity and digital space, with many of our experts remaining on contract with clients for 8+ years. Our staffing experts have been engaged to speak at cybersecurity conferences, and our teams are certified and specialize in divisions focused around cyber, digital, field, and professional services.\r\n\r\nWhy People Want It\r\nOur value

Job Tags

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