Inpatient Surgical Assistant — Sign-On Bonus

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Lorain, OH is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support inpatient surgery under provider supervision. This entry-level role focuses on hands-on learning and growth, with duties across OR prep, assisting, and sterile technique.

The position is full-time, with days/afternoons and a rotating on-call schedule, offering a $7,500 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program.
• BLS certification preferred; must obtain prior to direct patient care.
• CSA certification required (NBSTSA/NSAA/NCCSA)

Responsibilities

• Assist as first or second assistant in surgical cases and maintain sterile technique.
• Maintain sterile field and assist with sponge, sharps, and instrument counts; handle specimens.
• Protect patient information and participate in Universal Protocol procedures.
• Prepare OR, procure equipment, and arrange proper placement in the OR; assist with sterile setup.
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping; catheterization where applicable.
• Close wounds under surgeon supervision and apply wound dressings.

Skills

Monitor patient conditions

Basic patient care tasks

Operate basic equipment

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Flexible

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Assistant Program

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Lorain, OH is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support inpatient surgery under provider supervision. This entry-level role focuses on hands-on learning and growth, with duties across OR prep, assisting, and sterile technique.

The position is full-time, with days/afternoons and a rotating on-call schedule, offering a $7,500 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.