Surgical Assistant - Main Operating Room

Job Overview

The surgical assistant works under the direction of an attending surgeon and performs duties in relation to pre-operative, operative, and post-operative procedures as assigned by that attending surgeon.

Job Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in performing surgical procedures under the direct supervision of the surgeon including positioning, prepping, and draping patients.
• Demonstrates teamwork as evidenced by participation in set-up, clean-up, and room turnover.
• Arrives promptly in the operating room.
• Exhibits clinical and technical competency.
• Follows policies and procedures; responds appropriately in emergency situations.
• Knows out-patient procedures and adapts to changes in assignments.
• Supports the department philosophy of timely case turnover.
• Provides first or second assistance in surgery including handling tissue, providing exposure, using instruments, providing homeostasis, and suturing.

Working Conditions

• Climbing - Rarely
• Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Straightening - Occasionally
• Walking - Frequently
• Talking - Frequently
• Using Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

Other Job-Related Information

• May be used in other capacities to meet departmental needs.

Incentives & Benefits

• $18,000 Sign-on Bonus (For external candidates)
• We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.