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    Surgical First Assistant - Chicago, United States - Ascension

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    Full time
    Description

    Details

    • Department: Surgical Services
    • Schedule: Full Time Mon-Fri 6:40a-5:15p with participation in the on call rotation
    • Hospital: Ascension St. Mary & Elizabeth Medical Center
    • Location: Chicago, IL

    Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago is Magnet-recognized by the American Nursing Credentialing Center, we rank in the top seven percent of all U.S. hospitals for nursing excellence

    Benefits

    Paid time off (PTO)
    Various health insurance options & wellness plans
    Retirement benefits including employer match plans
    Long-term & short-term disability
    Employee assistance programs (EAP)
    Parental leave & adoption assistance
    Tuition reimbursement
    Ways to give back to your community

    *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

    Responsibilities

    Provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures.

    • Position patient 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 the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from OR 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.

    Requirements

    Licensure / Certification / Registration:

    • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
    • One or more of the following required:
      • Surgical Assistant credentialed from the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
      • Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
      • Certified Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

    Education:

    • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

    Additional Preferences

    • Minimum one year experience in a hospital OR or Surgicenter


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