Certified Surgical Assistant - Elevate OR Care & Teamwork

Luminis Health; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan (with employer match)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays and Disability for full-time employees

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Luminis Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant in Lanham, Maryland. This role involves direct patient care responsibilities in the operating room under the supervision of a surgeon. Key tasks include patient preparation, maintaining aseptic techniques, and assisting in surgical procedures.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited program and a minimum of two years of experience. Benefits include comprehensive insurance options, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a surgical assistant.
• Experience in collaborating within an operating room team.
• Ability to handle surgical instruments effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in proper patient positioning and preparation.
• Maintain aseptic technique during surgical procedures.
• Provide hemostasis and wound closure as directed by the surgeon.
• Support infection control practices as per departmental standards.

Skills

Surgical anatomy knowledge

Infection control practices

Collaboration with OR team

Hemostasis techniques

Wound closure techniques

Education

Completion of accredited surgical assistant program

Two years experience as a surgical assistant

Job description

Luminis Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant in Lanham, Maryland. This role involves direct patient care responsibilities in the operating room under the supervision of a surgeon. Key tasks include patient preparation, maintaining aseptic techniques, and assisting in surgical procedures.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited program and a minimum of two years of experience. Benefits include comprehensive insurance options, retirement plans, and paid time off.