Surgical Assistant & OR Support Specialist

Advocate Aurora Health; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to participate in preoperative steps, assist the operating team with supplies, positioning, and draping. The role emphasizes maintaining a sterile field and anticipating the surgeon’s needs to ensure patient safety and efficiency.

The position requires advanced knowledge of surgical procedures, ongoing training, and ability to work under supervision. This role includes collaboration on team projects and adherence to hospital standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and skill in major operative surgical specialties performed.
• Ability to anticipate Surgeon needs and respond quickly during procedures.
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques and sterile field maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Participates in preparatory steps of surgery; assists team in gathering supplies and preparing patient.
• Ensures supplies are available for procedures prior to incision and recognizes preferences.
• Provides a clean, safe, and efficient operating room environment and maintains sterile technique.
• Operates and returns equipment post-procedure, and reports equipment/supply problems.
• Trains Surgical Technologists and new Surgical Assistants as needed.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Patient positioning

Equipment setup

Education

Surgical Technology program

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to participate in preoperative steps, assist the operating team with supplies, positioning, and draping. The role emphasizes maintaining a sterile field and anticipating the surgeon’s needs to ensure patient safety and efficiency.

The position requires advanced knowledge of surgical procedures, ongoing training, and ability to work under supervision. This role includes collaboration on team projects and adherence to hospital standards.