Surgical Assistant: OR Support & Robotic (Onsite)

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

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)."

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Surgical Assistant program

NBSTSA CSFA certification

NCCSA CSA certification

IDFPR licensure

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

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)."