Surgical Assistant Surgery Center - 0.8 FTE

SGM Surgicenter of Greater Milwaukee LLC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin - Surgicenter is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support the perioperative team across a range of pediatric outpatient procedures. You will work under a physician's guidance, assisting with exposure and hemostasis to help achieve safe operations.

Must have accredited surgical technologist training and current BLS CPR; First Assistant credential preferred. Hours: 7am–3:30pm or 8am–4:30pm, with no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program is required.
• Completion of an accredited surgical assistant program or 3+ years of experience as a surgical assistant after workplace training required.
• Certified First Assistant credential preferred.
• Current CPR certification - BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• CST-Certified Surgical Technologist (TS-C) credential referenced.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Perioperative Manager; assist in all aspects of assigned surgical procedures under physician guidance.
• Aid in exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions to help the surgeon carry out a safe operation.
• Role will vary with operation and specialty area.
• Prepare for surgical procedures and assist the entire surgical team.
• Assist with orientation of new personnel in scrubbing and assisting role.
• Also assume duties of a surgical technologist as assigned.
• Hours: 7am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm; no weekends or holidays.

Education

Accredited surgical technologist program

Accredited surgical assistant program or 3+ years of experience as surgical assistant

Job description

About Our Center

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin - Surgicenter is an outpatient surgery center that offers the latest technology.

We perform a wide variety of outpatient surgical procedures, at a lower cost than the same procedures done at area hospitals.

Our Staff

• A medical staff of more than 150 surgeons who are board certified or eligible for certification
• Anesthesiologists who specialize in pediatric care
• Registered nurses certified in advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advanced life support; many of the registered nurses are certified in their areas of specialty, such as operating room and recovery room nursing
• Surgical technologists and assistants who are specially trained to assist the physicians

We are Joint Commission certified.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you possess exceptional surgical skills and a heart for pediatric care?

Job Overview

An added perk, is that this position has no call, no weekends or holidays!!

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Perioperative Manager, the Surgical Assistant functions with demonstrated expertise, assisting in all aspects of assigned surgical procedures under the direct guidance of a physician.
• As defined by the American College of Surgeons, the First Assistant aids in exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
• This role will vary considerably with the operation and specialty area.
• Prepares for surgical procedures and assists entire surgical team.
• Assists with orientation of new personnel in scrubbing and assisting role.
• Also assumes all principal duties and responsibilities of a surgical technologist as assigned.
• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program required.
• Completion of an accredited surgical assist program or at least 3 years of experience as a surgical assist after receiving workplace training required or relevant experience.
• Certified First Assistant credential preferred.
• Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required.
• CST-Certified Surgical Technologist - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Tech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing.

Hours

Hours: Must be flexible to work 7am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm based on department needs. No weekends or holidays!

We're a Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness.

We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Our Mission

Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children.

We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children.

In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options.

Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team.

Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best.

Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.