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Carle HealthPosted 1 month ago

Surgical Assistant - OR

On-siteUrbana, Ohio, United States

Enterprise

Job Summary

Apply principles of asepsis to maintain sterile environments and perform scrubbing duties including suctioning, tying, and retracting. Assist surgeons with patient positioning, closure techniques, and camera holding while organizing supplies and equipment for efficient department operations. Initiate intraoperative behavior unique to first assisting and perform preceptor duties for medical students, residents, and other students. Maintain a safe environment by adhering to safety and legal requirements, assist nurses in planning patient care, and effectively operate autoclave sterilization units. Charge for equipment and supplies, and assist in room turnover. Full-time and part-time positions available with shifts ranging from 2+ years of experience required.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology
  • Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)
  • Licensed Surgical Assistant within 1 year - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) within 1 year - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
  • 2+ years of Operating room scrub experience

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