Surgical Assistant - Weekend Program

Advocate Health

Base: $35.50 - $53.25 ph; bonus/equity: $16,000 si...
Weekend program (thursday to sunday, specific hours)
Aseptic surgical techniques
Operating room equipment operation
Lifting and patient positioning
Advocate Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant for its Weekend Program at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center. The role involves assisting the surgical team during procedures and requires specific certifications and experience in surgical technology

Job Summary

  • This role involves assisting the surgical team with preparatory steps, maintaining a sterile environment, and responding to surgeon needs during procedures.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including competitive compensation, paid time off, health and welfare benefits, and educational assistance programs.
  • Advocate Health is a large nonprofit integrated health system recognized nationally for clinical innovation and providing equitable care to nearly 6 million patients.

Matching Summary

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Advocate Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant for its Weekend Program at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center. The role involves assisting the surgical team during procedures and requires specific certifications and experience in surgical technology.

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
  • sterile field maintenance
  • surgical supply management

Nice-to-have

  • excellent customer service skills
  • basic computer proficiency
  • team training and mentoring
  • ability to work under stress

Key Requirements

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Surgical Technologist (CST) certification within 12 months
  • Surgical First Assist (CSFA) or Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) certification within 12 months
  • 3 years experience as Surgical Technologist or Assistant
  • completion of accredited Surgical Technology program

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