Entry-Level Surgical Assistant - Inpatient OR

Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Résumé du poste

Mercy Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant for the Inpatient Surgery department at Lorain Hospital. The role involves assisting in procedures under provider supervision, with emphasis on sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient positioning.

It is an entry-level position focused on learning and growth within the surgical team. The candidate will scrub, gown, and glove, participate in universal protocols, and support OR staff during case preparation and draping.

Qualifications

• Monitor patient conditions during treatment.
• Completes specific, routine task.
• Requires basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skill.
• May operate basic equipment/machinery.
• Ability to follow instructions.

Responsabilités

• Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving per policy and acts as first/second assist on cases.
• Protects patient information and participates in protocols to reduce adverse events.
• Communicates with circulating nurse about instrument status and sterility.
• Assists with OR case preparation and sterile field setup.

Connaissances

Patient monitoring

Routine tasks

Literacy & math

Equipment operation

Follow instructions

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Assistant Program

Description du poste

Mercy Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant for the Inpatient Surgery department at Lorain Hospital. The role involves assisting in procedures under provider supervision, with emphasis on sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient positioning.

It is an entry-level position focused on learning and growth within the surgical team. The candidate will scrub, gown, and glove, participate in universal protocols, and support OR staff during case preparation and draping.