Surgical Assistant CVOR

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Benefits day one (Medical, Dental, etc

Retirement match

PTO + 7 holidays

Colleague well-being resources

No mandatory overtime

Referral incentive program

CEU stipend

Job summary

Saint Joseph Health System is seeking a Physician Assistant with surgical assisting training to support OR and clinic procedures. The role emphasizes adherence to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and collaboration within a clinic medical home team.

Qualified candidates will have a PA program certification, surgical assisting credentials, and BLS. The position offers comprehensive benefits, tuition support, and generous time off, aligning with Saint Joseph Health System's mission.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with additional specific training.
• Two years post-secondary education in an accredited Physician Assistant program or comparable training.
• Certification in Surgical Assisting and/or evidence of prior employment in field before July 1, 2009. BLS cert within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Supports surgical procedures in operating room and clinic.
• Conducts initial patient assessments during office visits.
• Schedules diagnostic tests as directed and documents care.
• Provides age-appropriate care per patient needs.
• Works as a collaborating member of the clinic medical home team.

Skills

Surgical assisting

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

Physician Assistant program certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

Saint Joseph Health System is proud to offer Daily Pay. Work Today, Get Paid Today!

Why Saint Joseph Health System?

At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly, or hard.

We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

What we offer:

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment
• Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays
• Colleague well-being resources
• No mandatory overtime
• Employee referral incentive program
• State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach

What you will do:

• 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.

What you will need:

• 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: Experience in independently harvesting leg veins preferred

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.

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.