Certified Surgical First Assistant — Precision in the OR

SSM Health; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

DailyPay access

Tuition coverage

Job summary

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee is seeking an experienced Surgical Assistant to support surgeons across a variety of procedures. The role involves preparing equipment, maintaining sterile technique, and providing skilled assistance in the operating room.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree or clinical certification and at least two years of surgical experience. The position is full-time with a standard 40-hour week and comprehensive benefits."

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Clinical Certification is required.
• Two years’ experience in a surgical setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient care in operating room procedures.

Responsibilities

• Uses surgical instruments as directed to expose operative site.
• Performs suturing with appropriate materials and techniques.
• Prepares equipment and resources per care plan and adapts as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with the surgical team.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or Clinical Certification

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterile technique equipment

Job description

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee is seeking an experienced Surgical Assistant to support surgeons across a variety of procedures. The role involves preparing equipment, maintaining sterile technique, and providing skilled assistance in the operating room.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree or clinical certification and at least two years of surgical experience. The position is full-time with a standard 40-hour week and comprehensive benefits."