Surgical Assistant - OR

Overview

Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Bonus Available!

The Surgical Assistant functions as an integral part of the perioperative team as the assistant to the surgeon. Functions when required as the first or second surgical technician or second circulator under the direct supervision of the RN.


Qualifications

Education Level


Field of Study

Associate's Degree


Surgical Technology


Or


Certificate of Completion


Surgical Technology


Or


Experience In Lieu of Education

Licenses/Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)


And


Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)


Or


Licensed Surgical Assistant within 1 year - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)


Or


Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) within 1 year - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Work Experience


Length of Experience

Operating room scrub


2+ years


Responsibilities

Essential Functions


Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment. Demonstrates competency in select technical and psychomotor skills, judgment and appropriate knowledge base. Provides age specific care to obstetrical patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the department.

Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost effective department.

Initiates appropriate intraoperative behavior unique to first assisting.

Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers and self. Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the hospital and unit level and established policies and procedures.

Applies knowledge of normal and pathologic anatomy and physiology.

Performs scrubbing duties as needed.

Performs preceptor duties.

Charges for equipment and supplies.

Assists nurse in planning patient care.

Effectively operates autoclave sterilization units

Assists in room turnover.

Department Specific Job Function


Applies principles of asepsis to maintain sterility during surgical set up and procedure


Knows anatomy and physiology


Assist with supplies, equipment, and positioning of patient for procedures


Knowledgeable of closure techniques and can perform closure of all layers of skin


Scrubbing duties to include classes for Medical Students, Residents, and other students.


Knowledgeable of assisting surgeons during procedure i.e. suctioning, tying, camera holding, retracting, etc.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our more than 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include seven, award-winning hospitals across eight hospital campuses and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Physicians Group, Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center including Carle Eureka Hospital and associated Carle Health Medical Group clinics all hold Magnet® with Distinction designation, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital all hold the exclusive Magnet® designation.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $31.85per hour - $54.78per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.