Surgical Assistant OR
Job Location:
Urbana, OH - USA
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Job Summary
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.
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. |
Education Level | Field of Study | |
Associates 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 |
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Discover the job the career the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health were 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 nearly 17000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. Weve grown to include eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1500 doctors and advanced practice providers. Were developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine the worlds first engineering-based medical school and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center Carle Foundation Hospital Carle Health Methodist Hospital Carle Health Proctor Hospital Carle Health Pekin Hospital and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations the nations highest honor for nursing care.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
