Surgical Assistant 1 - OR(A) Job at Carle Health, Urbana, IL

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  • Carle Health
  • Urbana, IL

Job Description

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.

 

****This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus and relocation if moving 50+ miles!

Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications:

Education Level

Field of Study

 

Associate's 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)

 

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

Carle Health Company Overview:

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

 

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. 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 nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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: human.resources@carle.com.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is $27.72per hour - $46.29per 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 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Relocation, Relocation bonus, Shift work,

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