Surgical Assistant - Full Time

Job Title

Surgical Assistant (Certified) – Operating Room

Location

Advocate Condell Medical Center – Libertyville, IL

Job Summary

The Surgical Assistant serves as a First or Second Assistant to the surgeon during complex and routine surgical and invasive procedures. This role supports the surgical team through all phases of care, ensuring a safe, efficient, and patient-centered operating room environment.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is committed to helping people live well. As one of the nation's leading health systems, we provide compassionate, high-quality care across the communities we serve. Our team members are empowered to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact every day.

About the Facility

Advocate Condell Medical Center is a full-service acute care hospital located in Libertyville, Illinois. The hospital provides a wide range of surgical and medical services and is known for its commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and a collaborative care environment. Team members work together across disciplines to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide first or second assist support for surgical procedures across all patient populations
• Prepare operating rooms by gathering supplies, instruments, and equipment
• Assist with patient positioning, transferring, prepping, and draping
• Anticipate surgeon needs and ensure all required instruments and supplies are available prior to incision
• Maintain sterile field and adhere to aseptic techniques
• Ensure all surgical equipment is available, functional, and ready for use
• Support training and onboarding of Surgical Technologists and new Surgical Assistants
• Participate in department initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and team-based projects

Licensure, Registration & Certification Required

• Certified Surgical Assistant (or eligible to obtain certification within 30 days of hire)
• Current CPR certification

Education Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program preferred

Experience Required

• Previous operating room (OR) experience required

Scheduled Hours:

• Schedule: Monday through Friday 11:00 am to 7:30 pm; including rotating call and holiday call - 30 minute call time required
• FTE: Full Time
• On-call requirement: Yes

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to work effectively in high-stress, fast-paced surgical environments
• Strong critical thinking and ability to respond quickly in emergencies
• Ability to adapt to changing clinical environments
• Understanding of aseptic technique and sterile field maintenance
• Ability to recognize and respond to the needs of diverse patient populations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
• Patient lifting over 35 pounds requires assistance and/or use of equipment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding work

Work Environment

• Exposure to body fluids, waste, chemicals, radiation, anesthesia gases, hazardous materials, and infectious diseases
• Participation in on-call rotation (nights, weekends, holidays) required
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and facility codes (e.g., fire, evacuation)

Patient Population Served

Demonstrates competency in care for patients of all ages, including:

• Pediatric
• Adolescent
• Adult
• Geriatric

Equal Opportunity Statement

Advocate Health is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.