Certified Surgical First Assistant Full Time

Louis A Weiss Memorial Medical Center, LLC; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a Surgical Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves assisting surgeons during procedures, utilizing medical knowledge and skills to ensure patient safety and care. You will prepare surgical patients, manage surgical equipment, and support the training of healthcare professionals. With a commitment to excellence and patient-centered care, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the operating room. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved PA program or CRNFA certification.
• CPR certification required for all candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon with surgical duties and patient preparation.
• Handle and manipulate surgical equipment during procedures.

Skills

Surgical Anatomy

Aseptic Techniques

Instrumentation

Surgical Psychomotor Skills

Patient Interaction

Education

Graduate of AMA-approved PA program

Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)

CPR Certification

Tools

Surgical Equipment

Laparoscopic Technology

Job description

Weiss Memorial Hospital has been serving Chicago’s North Side and surrounding communities, providing excellent healthcare services for over 60 years. We are a 236-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility offering a full range of healthcare services to meet the needs of our diverse community. Our growth includes more than 450 doctors across 42 medical specialties and over 800 employees, all dedicated to delivering personalized care. We are seeking exceptional individuals who share our mission and values to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY

The Surgical Assistant, under the surgeon's supervision, utilizes medical knowledge, education, training, and experience in surgical anatomy, physiology, aseptic techniques, instrumentation, and surgical psychomotor skills to assist in surgical procedures. The certified surgical assistant may also serve as a preceptor for training Surgical Assistants and act as a resource for OR staff.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant (PA) program with certification and Illinois licensure, or medical education and training as a physician (unlicensed), or a Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA), certified by the American Board of Surgical Assistants or the National Surgical Assistant Association. CPR certification is required.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL)

May serve as a resource to surgeons, surgical services, or departments in training healthcare professionals, students, and physicians on behalf of Resilience Healthcare. Adjusts patient interactions and treatments to match age-specific developmental, educational, or other needs.

Pay Rate: $35 - $45 per hour

Benefits offered (Full-Time): Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, and more!

JOB DUTIES

Demonstrates Resilience Healthcare's Customer Service Values, essential for providing quality service to patients and customers.

1. Assist the surgeon with duties such as retracting for exposure, reflecting tissue, cutting sutures and tissue as directed, harvesting veins, assisting with wound closure, and securing drains and dressings under supervision.
2. Prepare the surgical patient, including urinary catheterization, surgical preparation, and draping of the operative field, maintaining the integrity of the operative field.
3. Handle and manipulate surgical equipment, including laparoscopic or minimally invasive technology, to facilitate surgical procedures.
4. Demonstrate and teach healthcare professionals, students, and surgeons to use surgical equipment proficiently, under surgeon supervision.
5. Prepare the operating room for surgery or between cases, assist nursing staff with patient positioning, supplies, and equipment to ensure safe patient care in the operating suite.

Weiss Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.