Surgical Assistant

4 days ago


Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States SSM Health Full time

SSM Health is seeking a skilled Surgical First Assist Technologist to join their team. This role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operating room environment.

About the Role

This position involves providing direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety at all times. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of patient positioning, visualization techniques, and hemostasis methods.

The successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a surgical team. A high level of physical fitness is required for this role, as it involves prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of patients and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Patient Positioning and Safety: Ensure patients are positioned safely and comfortably throughout the procedure.
  • Visualization Techniques: Utilize retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation to provide clear visibility of the operative site.
  • Hemostasis Methods: Apply temporary and permanent hemostasis techniques to control bleeding.
  • Body Plane Closure: Assist with closing body planes and securing drainage systems.
  • Surgical Suite Preparation: Participate in preparing the surgical suite according to surgeon preference cards.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of three years' experience in a related field.
  • Clinical certification or an associate's degree.
  • Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Salary Range:$65,000 - $85,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits: SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid parental leave, flexible payment options, and upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded.

Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin.



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