Operating Room Assistant - Inpatient Surgery

easyservice; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health at Springfield Regional Medical Center seeks a Surgical Assistant to support operating room teams under surgeon supervision. This entry-level role emphasizes learning and growth in a patient-centered, safety-focused environment.

The Surgical Assistant performs scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and assists on cases while maintaining sterile technique and preparing instruments. Certifications and healthcare experience are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program (required).
• Licensing/certification as CSA/NBSTSA/NSAA/NCCSA (as applicable) (required/preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving according to policy.
• Functions as first or second assist on assigned cases and supports the scrub role.
• Maintains sterile technique and checks instruments for proper working order.
• Assists with sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per policy.
• Handles specimens per hospital policy and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Supports Universal Protocol procedures to ensure correct site surgery.
• Communicates with the circulating nurse about instrument issues and sterility.

Skills

Sterile technique

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Assistant Program

Job description

Mercy Health at Springfield Regional Medical Center seeks a Surgical Assistant to support operating room teams under surgeon supervision. This entry-level role emphasizes learning and growth in a patient-centered, safety-focused environment.

The Surgical Assistant performs scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and assists on cases while maintaining sterile technique and preparing instruments. Certifications and healthcare experience are noted in the posting.