Surgical Assistant - OR
Carle Health, Urbana, IL, United States
Overview
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.
Sign‑on bonus of $5,000.
Qualifications
Education Level
Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology
Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology
Experience in lieu of education
Licenses/Certifications
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)
Work Experience
Operating room scrub
Responsibilities
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 established policies and procedures.
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.
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.
Assists 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 (e.g., suctioning, tying, camera holding, retracting, etc.).
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $29.39 per hour – $50.55 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. For more information, contact human.resources@carle.com.
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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.
Sign‑on bonus of $5,000.
Qualifications
Education Level
Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology
Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology
Experience in lieu of education
Licenses/Certifications
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)
Work Experience
Operating room scrub
Responsibilities
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 established policies and procedures.
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.
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.
Assists 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 (e.g., suctioning, tying, camera holding, retracting, etc.).
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $29.39 per hour – $50.55 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. For more information, contact human.resources@carle.com.
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