Surgical Assistant - OR Support & Sign-On Bonus

Carle Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant to join the Operating Room team in Chicago. The role supports surgeons and perioperative staff across flexible shifts, offering opportunities for full-time or part-time employment.

You will assist in scrub duties, maintain asepsis, manage supplies and contribute to patient care throughout the intraoperative period, under RN supervision.

Qualifications

• Two-plus years in operating room scrub
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire
• CSA or CST certification or IDFPR license eligibility within 1 year
• Associate’s or Certificate in Surgical Technology as required

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile environment using aseptic technique.
• Assist in organization and coordination of supplies/equipment.
• Perform scrub duties and assist in surgeries.
• Support intraoperative patient care and positioning.
• Assist nurse in planning patient care and room turnover.
• Operate autoclave sterilization units and maintain sterility standards

Skills

Asepsis practices

Intraoperative skills

Team coordination

Patient care

Education

Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology

Certificate in Surgical Technology

Tools

Surgical instruments

Autoclave operation

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant to join the Operating Room team in Chicago. The role supports surgeons and perioperative staff across flexible shifts, offering opportunities for full-time or part-time employment.

You will assist in scrub duties, maintain asepsis, manage supplies and contribute to patient care throughout the intraoperative period, under RN supervision.