Entry-Level Surgical Assistant — OR Support

easyservice; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support patient care during surgical procedures under physician supervision. This entry-level role emphasizes learning and growing within a hospital setting.

The position requires completing a Surgical Assistant Program and a high school diploma or equivalent, with BLS preferred and CSA/NBSTSA/NSAA/NCCSA certification required where applicable. Experience is optional but valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program required.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred; must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care.
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through NBSTSA/NSAA/NCCSA required (if hired in Virginia prior to July 1, 2020, preferred).
• If employed in Virginia, must be registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving according to policy.
• Routinely acts as first or second assistant on assigned cases.
• Assists with sterile technique and instrument handling in the OR.
• Checks instruments to ensure proper working order prior to use.
• Assists with sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per policy.
• Assists in patient positioning, prepping, and draping for procedures.

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support patient care during surgical procedures under physician supervision. This entry-level role emphasizes learning and growing within a hospital setting.

The position requires completing a Surgical Assistant Program and a high school diploma or equivalent, with BLS preferred and CSA/NBSTSA/NSAA/NCCSA certification required where applicable. Experience is optional but valued.