Surgical Assistant

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support operating surgeons in performing procedures and ensuring patient safety, aligning with state regulations. You will prepare instruments, assist with intraoperative tasks, and help develop preoperative plans.

The role requires eligibility for relevant certification and registration, with opportunities for comprehensive benefits and a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Education level per state certification/licensure.
• Eligibility to sit for Surgical Assistant certification.
• Registered Dental Assistant in Oral Surgery unit with anesthesia certification eligibility.
• Nursing registration as Surgical Technologist with NBSTSA certification.
• Nursing registration as Surgical Technologist with NBCOT certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist operating surgeons with technical surgical procedures.
• Develop specialized preoperative plans in coordination with surgeons and health team.
• Prepare surgical tools and equipment.
• Ensure health and safety regulations and assist with patient positioning.
• Administer preoperative medications and report patient responses.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Intraoperative procedures

Preoperative planning

Tool preparation

Medication administration

Education

State certification/licensure eligibility

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: 1717 University Building Clinic
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 1717 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $26.50 - $41.50

Job Summary

Assists operating surgeons in carrying out technical surgical procedures in accordance with applicable safety laws and regulations. Assists operating surgeons with intra-operative procedures like homeostasis, exposure, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that assist the surgeon in carrying out a safe procedure with optimal results for the patient. Develops specialized preoperative plans in coordination with appropriate surgeons and health team members. Prepares surgical tools and equipment, takes preventative measures to ensure applicable health and safety regulations are satisfied, and assist with patient positioning when necessary. Administers preoperative medications and reports the responses of patients to assigned surgeons and anesthesiologists.

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with the state certification and/or licensure including appropriate accreditation programs and agencies.

Required to meet one of the following criteria:

1. Eligibility to sit for the certification of Surgical Assistant exam.
2. Within the unit of Oral Surgery, certified and registered Dental Assistant in the state of practice while also processing certification (or eligible to obtain) from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Anesthesia Assistants.
3. Current registration through the applicable state board of nursing as a Surgical Technologist while also having current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
4. Current registration through the applicable state board of nursing as a Surgical Technologist while also having current certification through the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologist (NBCOT).

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0273380
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No