Surgical Assistant Professional

4 weeks ago


Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Advocate Health Full time
Surgical Assistant Job Description

At Advocate Health, we are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Surgical Assistant to join our team. As a Surgical Assistant, you will play a vital role in the operating room, providing essential support to our surgeons and medical staff.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Preoperative Preparation: Assist in preparing the operating room for procedures, including setting up equipment and supplies.
  • Assisting Surgeons: Anticipate and respond to the needs of our surgeons, ensuring that all necessary supplies are available and that the operating room is safe and efficient.
  • Aseptic Techniques: Utilize aseptic surgical techniques to prepare materials, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.
  • Environmental Disinfection: Ensure the environmental disinfection, safety, and efficiency of the operating room, including setting up the room for each case and operating various types of equipment.
  • Training and Development: Act as a resource and assist in the training of Surgical Technologists and new Surgical Assistants.
Requirements:
  • Licensure and Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Surgical Technologist (CST) certification, with the ability to obtain Surgical First Assist (CSFA) or Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) certification within 12 months.
  • Education: Advanced training beyond high school, including completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.
  • Experience: Typically requires 3 years of experience in a Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Advanced Knowledge: Advanced knowledge and skill in major operative surgical specialties performed, including anatomy, physiology, and potential complications for procedures.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with surgeons, medical staff, and patients.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Physical Demands: Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push/pull with 30 lbs. of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
  • Working Conditions: Exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood, and body fluids, with the need to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns.

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