AdventHealth University

Surgical Assistant

AdventHealth University$64K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in surgical assistance or related field
  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Registered Surgical Assistant (RSA) certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) or State Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) certification required
  • Enhanced knowledge of surgical procedures and anatomy
  • Strong anticipatory skills and ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Assist OR team in transferring patients to and from the operating table
  • Prepare the operative site for surgery
  • Support the surgeon with draping and making incisions
  • Maintain exposure of the operative field using retractors and suction
  • Manage bleeding vessels and assist with tissue manipulation or removal
  • Help to close surgical sites using sutures or stapling devices
  • Ensure proper application of dressings and casts post-surgery.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
  • Supportive team environment with a focus on patient care.
Full Job Description
Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

2363 63RD ST

City:

WOODRIDGE

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60517

Job Description:

5 8hr shifts per week. Weekends vary but two within a six week period
• Helping OR team to transfer patient from bed or cart to operating table, and from operating table to bed after surgery.
• Helping in preparing operative site.
• Helping surgeon for draping the patient, helping surgeon to make incisions, insertion of
• Trocars under surgeon's supervision.
• Maintain the exposure of operative field, using retractors, sponges, suctioning, clamping
• Ligating, cauterization of bleeding vessels, manipulating or removal of tissues, implants,
surgical devices or drains.
• Helping to close surgical site, using appropriate suturing or stapling devices, securing drains, applying appropriate dressing, helping in application of casts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to consistently demonstrate clear communication skills and strong anticipatory skills.
  • Knowledge of a broad spectrum of surgical instrumentation required.
  • Enhanced knowledge of a wide breadth of surgical procedures, human anatomy and surgical techniques required
  • Multi-tasking, organization, and ability to make sound judgment required
  • The ability to work under stressful circumstances.

Education:
  • High School Grad or Equiv

Licenses and Certifications:
  • Registered Surgical Assistant (RSA) [Required]
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
  • Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Required] OR State Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Pay Range:

$64,536.91 - $120,041.82

About AdventHealth University

AdventHealth University is a private university in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1992 and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields including nursing, radiography, and sonography. AdventHealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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