Surgical Assistant - OR

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support surgeons as a scrub or circulator under RN supervision in Urbana, IL. The role emphasizes maintaining a sterile environment and assisting with supplies, equipment, and intraoperative tasks.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or related certificate (or equivalent experience), and certifications such as CSA, Licensed Surgical Assistant, or CST, plus BLS.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Understanding asepsis principles and sterile technique.
• Familiarity with common surgical techniques and intraoperative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile environment and assist with supplies and equipment.
• Perform technical skills such as suturing and closure.
• Assist with patient positioning and intraoperative tasks under RN supervision.
• Collaborate with surgical team and operate sterilization equipment.
• Support room turnover and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Asepsis principles

Surgical techniques

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology

Surgical Certification or equivalent

Job description

The Surgical Assistant plays a vital role in the perioperative team, supporting surgeons during procedures as a scrub or circulator under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining a sterile environment, assisting with supplies and equipment, performing technical skills such as suturing and closure, and ensuring patient safety. They collaborate with the surgical team, operate sterilization equipment, and help with room turnover.

Qualifications require an Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or a related certificate, or equivalent experience. Certifications such as CSA, Licensed Surgical Assistant, or CST are necessary, along with Basic Life Support (BLS).

Candidates should have at least 2 years of operating room scrub experience. Key skills include knowledge of anatomy and physiology, asepsis principles, surgical techniques, and effective teamwork. The role demands attention to safety, legal standards, and the ability to assist with patient positioning, supplies, and intraoperative tasks.

Join a dynamic, supportive environment focused on high-quality patient care, with opportunities for growth, ongoing training, and modern facilities.