Inpatient OR Surgical Assistant – Entry-Level

Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

403(b) with employer contributions

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant for Kings Mills Hospital in Ohio. The role supports care for patients undergoing surgery under physician supervision and is an entry-level position focused on learning and growth.

Essential duties include sterile technique, assisting on cases, instrument handling, and collaborating with the surgical team. The position is on-site with day shifts, offering benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program (required).
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) required by NBSTSA/NSAA/NCCSA (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving and assists on cases.
• Maintains sterile technique and conducts instrument counts per policy.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and prepping.
• Communicates instrument issues and sterility concerns to the circulating nurse.

Skills

Monitor patient conditions

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Professionalism

Move with urgency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Assistant Program completion

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant for Kings Mills Hospital in Ohio. The role supports care for patients undergoing surgery under physician supervision and is an entry-level position focused on learning and growth.

Essential duties include sterile technique, assisting on cases, instrument handling, and collaborating with the surgical team. The position is on-site with day shifts, offering benefits and professional development opportunities.