Surgical Assistant

IHA; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Health System is seeking a part-time Surgical Assistant to support operative and clinic procedures. The role emphasizes adherence to mission, values, and patient-centered care within a collaborative clinical home team.

Requirements include PA program completion and surgical assisting certification with BLS upon hire or soon after. Two years of OR experience is expected, along with strong communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with additional training and PA program certification.
• Surgical assisting certification and/or evidence of prior field employment.
• BLS certification required upon hire or within 60 days.
• 2 years of operating room experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures in operating room and in clinic.
• Conduct initial assessment of patients during office visits.
• Schedule diagnostic test procedures as directed.
• Document patient care provided.
• Provide age-appropriate care based on patient needs.
• Collaborate with clinic medical home team and commit to team-based care.
• Adhere to safety, infection control and employee health policies.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Communication

Infection control

EMR proficiency

Education

Physician Assistant program

Surgical assisting certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Responsible for assisting with surgical procedures, caring for patients who present with operable and non-operable conditions. Adheres to Saint Joseph Health System's (SJHS) performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of SJHS.

Employment Type

Part time

Job Duties

• Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
• Assists with surgical procedures in operating room and in clinic.
• Conducts initial assessment of patients during office visits.
• Schedules diagnostic test procedures as directed.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
• Acts as a collaborating member of the clinic medical home team and is highly committed to a team construct.
• Adheres to all safety, infection control and employee health policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

Job Specifications and Core Competencies

Education: High school graduate with additional specific training. Two years post-secondary education in an accredited Physician Assistant program or comparable training that results in successful certification by an accredited organization in surgical assisting.

Licensure: Certification in Surgical Assisting and/or can provide evidence of employment in the field prior to July 1, 2009. BLS certification required upon hire or able to obtain within 60 days.

Experience: 2 years in operating room.

Other Job Requirements

High language, basic math, high reasoning ability.

Proficient use of electronic medical record system. Familiarity with standard desktop and windows based computer system.

Demonstrated ability to communicate well with people of diverse backgrounds.

Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.