Surgical Assistant

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UChicago Medicine, located in Hyde Park, seeks a Surgical Assistant for the CCD Operating Room. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, onsite role offering daily daytime shifts and a collaborative perioperative environment.

Responsibilities include direct surgical assistance, instrument management, tissue retraction, and maintaining sterile technique. Candidates should have a Surgical Assistant program, CSFA/CSA certification, Illinois licensure, and BLS (ACLS preferred)."

Formación

• Completion of a formal Surgical Assistant educational or training program.
• Clinical education and training specific to surgical assisting responsibilities.
• Current CSFA certification through NBSTSA or CSA through NCCSA.
• Surgical Assistant licensure through IDFPR.
• Current BLS certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical instruments and sterile technique.
• Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct surgical assistance under supervision of attending surgeon.
• Prepare and identify instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning, preparation, and draping.
• Provide tissue and organ retraction to maintain visualization.
• Assist with hemostasis using surgical techniques.
• Assist with incisions, trocar placement, and minimally invasive/robotic procedures.
• Assist with clamping, ligating, and cutting tissue.
• Assist with placement of drains, tubes, and wound dressings.
• Support team with patient transfers and anesthesia-related activities.
• Assist with surgical imaging selection and display.
• Perform additional duties within scope of practice under surgeon direction.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention and safety standards.
• Collaborate with perioperative team to support quality patient care.

Conocimientos

Clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Educación

Surgical Assistant program

NBSTSA CSFA certification

NCCSA CSA certification

IDFPR licensure

Herramientas

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Surgical Assistant in our CCD Operating Room at our Hyde Park location.

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, onsite opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct surgical assistance under the supervision and direction of the attending surgeon.
• Prepare and identify specialized instruments, equipment, and supplies needed for surgical procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning, preparation, and draping.
• Provide tissue and organ retraction to maintain optimal surgical visualization.
• Assist with maintaining hemostasis using appropriate surgical techniques, including direct pressure, cauterization, and suture ligatures.
• Assist with incisions, trocar placement, and minimally invasive or robotic procedures as directed by the surgeon.
• Assist with clamping, ligating, and cutting tissue as appropriate.
• Assist with placement of surgical drains, tubes, and wound dressings.
• Support the surgical team with patient transfers, anesthesia-related activities, and emergency response when needed.
• Assist with the selection and display of surgical imaging during procedures.
• Perform additional surgical and perioperative duties within the scope of practice and under the direction of the attending surgeon.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia professionals, and other perioperative team members to support quality patient care.

What You'll Need

• Completion of a formal Surgical Assistant educational or training program.
• Clinical education and training specific to surgical assisting responsibilities.
• Current Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certification through NBSTSA or Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) certification through NCCSA.
• Surgical Assistant licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, sterile technique, and surgical procedures.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operating room environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in a clinical surgical specialty.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Experience supporting complex surgical procedures, including minimally invasive or robotic surgery.

Position Details

• Location: UChicago Medicine - Hyde Park
• Department: CCD Operating Room / Perioperative Services
• Position Type: Full-Time, Regular
• FTE: 1.0
• Shift: Days
• Work Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Work Location: Onsite