Senior Surgical Assistant - OR Support & Procedures

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support surgeons during procedures, identify anatomy, and maintain safety and efficiency in the operating room. You will work under direct supervision with responsibilities that include assisting in critical steps and staying current with new surgical techniques.

Responsibilities emphasize coordination with the surgical team, patient safety, and on-call support for harvesting tissues when required.

Qualifications

• 2 years college or specialty school in surgical assisting.
• Extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology; strong eye-hand coordination.
• Competency in selected surgical assisting skills through hospital training.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon by identifying anatomy in the operative field.
• Maintain patient safety and positive relations during procedures.
• Be on-call for harvesting veins, tendons, or other tissues as needed.
• Communicate with physician and team; document incidents promptly.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Eye-hand coordination

Staying power

Education

2 years college or surgical assisting program

Tools

Fracture tables

Head stabilizers

C-arm extensions

Job description

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support surgeons during procedures, identify anatomy, and maintain safety and efficiency in the operating room. You will work under direct supervision with responsibilities that include assisting in critical steps and staying current with new surgical techniques.

Responsibilities emphasize coordination with the surgical team, patient safety, and on-call support for harvesting tissues when required.