Surgical Assistant - Colorectal Surgery

Advocate Health

Base: $35.50 - $53.25 ph; bonus: $16,000 sign-on b...
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Aseptic surgical techniques
Operating room equipment operation
Patient positioning and draping
** Advocate Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant for its Colorectal Surgery department, offering a full-time position with a competitive pay range and a $16,000 sign-on bonus. The role involves assisting surgical teams, maintaining sterile environments, and ensuring optimal patient care. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves participating in preparatory steps of surgery and assisting the operating team with patient positioning, draping, and maintaining a sterile environment.
  • Candidates may perform specific validated surgical activities such as wound closure and drain application under direct or general supervision of the surgeon.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and a $16,000 sign-on bonus eligible with relocation.

Matching Summary

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** Advocate Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant for its Colorectal Surgery department, offering a full-time position with a competitive pay range and a $16,000 sign-on bonus. The role involves assisting surgical teams, maintaining sterile environments, and ensuring optimal patient care. **

Salary

Base: $35.50 - $53.25 per hour; Bonus: $16,000 Sign-on Bonus available; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including PTO, health/welfare, and retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Aseptic surgical techniques
  • Operating room equipment operation
  • Patient positioning and draping
  • Anticipating surgeon needs
  • Sterile field maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • Training new surgical assistants
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Team collaboration on special projects
  • Computer proficiency for learning modules

Key Requirements

  • 3 years experience in Surgical Technologist or Assistant role
  • BLS certification from American Heart Association
  • CST, CSFA, or CSA certification within 12 months
  • Completion of accredited Surgical Technology program

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