Medical Leader - Surgical Assistant - Burnaby Hospital

Job Summary

Reporting and accountable to the Site Medical Director (SMD), the Medical Lead - Surgical Assistant is responsible for coordinating the functions and the activities of the Surgical Assistants at Burnaby Hospital.

Effective Delivery of Clinical Services

1. Prepares monthly call roster of Surgical Assistants for the site (endeavours to ensure that services of the Surgical Assistants are delivered effectively within the parameters of the site service delivery plans).
2. Resolves conflict between Surgical Assistants and other staff in the Operating Room.

Quality and Utilization Monitoring/Improvement

1. Encourages Surgical Assistants at Burnaby Hospital to be engaged in multidisciplinary quality improvement and utilization management of activities within the facility.
2. Provides orientation to assistants and monitors assistants’ clinical performance through ongoing feedback from surgeons and nurses...