Surgical Assistant - Neuro / General

Advocate Health

Aurora, IL, USA
Base: $35.50 - $53.25 ph; bonus/equity: $16,000 si...
Aseptic surgical techniques
Operating room equipment operation
Lifting and patient positioning
This full-time Surgical Assistant position offers a $16,000 sign-on bonus and includes on call obligations for weekends and holidays with variable start times

Job Summary

  • This full-time Surgical Assistant position offers a $16,000 sign-on bonus and includes on call obligations for weekends and holidays with variable start times.
  • The role involves preparing the surgical environment, assisting surgeons by anticipating their needs, and performing validated surgical competencies under supervision.
  • Advocate Health provides comprehensive benefits including competitive compensation, retirement plans, educational assistance, and a commitment to equitable care.

Matching Summary

This full-time Surgical Assistant position offers a $16,000 sign-on bonus and includes on call obligations for weekends and holidays with variable start times.

Salary

Base: $35.50 - $53.25 per hour; Bonus/Equity: $16,000 sign-on bonus; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • aseptic surgical techniques
  • operating room equipment operation
  • lifting and patient positioning
  • on call weekend and holiday availability
  • sterile field maintenance
  • ability to work in fast-paced environment

Nice-to-have

  • excellent customer service skills
  • basic computer proficiency
  • team collaboration and training
  • knowledge of anatomy and physiology
  • adaptability to variable start times

Key Requirements

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification within 12 months
  • Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) or Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) certification within 12 months
  • 3 years surgical technologist or assistant experience
  • ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks
  • validated competencies approved biennially

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