Certified Surgical First Assistant

4 weeks ago


Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States SSM Health Full time
Job Summary

As a Certified Surgical First Assistant, you will play a vital role in the operating room, providing direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures. This is a dynamic and challenging position that requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities
  • Position patients to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
  • Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
  • Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
  • Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
  • Assist in room clean up and removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from operating room as needed at the completion of the surgical case.
  • Participate as a surgical team member in the preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies.
  • Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Associate's degree or Clinical Certification
  • Three years' experience
Physical Requirements
  • Constant use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Frequent lifting/moving patients.
  • Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and gripping.
  • Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less.
  • Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs.
  • Occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more.
  • Occasional use of sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Occasional keyboard use/data entry.
  • Rare kneeling.
Benefits

SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including paid parental leave, flexible payment options, and upfront tuition coverage. We value our employees and strive to provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.



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