OR Surgical Assistant — Precision Support in the Operating Room

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 84,129,000 - 136,938,000; Part time

Job summary

Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, IL is seeking a part-time Surgical Assistant to support the operating room team. The role is 0.5–0.89 FTE with a daily schedule of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and a 8-hour shift.

You will assist surgeons, manage sterile field instruments, and participate in patient care under licensed supervision. The ideal candidate has a surgical assistant certification or AD in surgical technology, CPR certification, strong communication, and flexible scheduling to meet staffing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine/surgical assistant program/AD in surgical technology with surgical assistant's certification
• Basic CPR Certification
• Entry level experience
• Good communication skills
• Time management
• Flexibility with schedule to accommodate staffing needs

Responsibilities

• Assists with surgical procedures within the O.R. environment.
• Technical competence with equipment; supplies and surgical instrumentation.
• Recognizes and utilizes safety precautions and procedures in performing operative procedures and handing instruments; positioning patients; etc.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgments necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
• Maintains a therapeutic relationship to provide optimal customer/focused care.
• Communicates effectively with patients at a level appropriate to age and cognitive status, showing sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Interacts effectively with peers and other hospital staff to foster positive working relationships.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to assure high levels of patient care.
• Follows CDC and AORN guidelines for hand washing and all safety procedures and is aware to follow isolation precaution.
• Participates as member of the team in Time outs and safety checks.
• Works as a team to assure that patients feel safe and well care for while being at ROPH.
• Responsible for the oversight and maintenance of supply inventories within the surgery department.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification (CPR Training)
• Performs specimen collection with appropriate attention to safety and accuracy.
• Anticipate needs of team members and keeps them informed.
• Documents accurately, timely, and at point-of-care when possible.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Surgical assistant certification

AD in Surgical Technology

Job description

Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, IL is seeking a part-time Surgical Assistant to support the operating room team. The role is 0.5–0.89 FTE with a daily schedule of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and a 8-hour shift.

You will assist surgeons, manage sterile field instruments, and participate in patient care under licensed supervision. The ideal candidate has a surgical assistant certification or AD in surgical technology, CPR certification, strong communication, and flexible scheduling to meet staffing