Surgical Assistant - Surgicenter

Carle Health; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Available

Relocation Bonus Available

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Assistant to support the perioperative team as the surgeon's assistant. The role may also involve acting as a first or second surgical tech or second circulator under RN supervision. Sign-on and relocation bonuses are available.

Required education includes an Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology with CSA certification or exempt status based on prior experience. BLS is required, and 3+ years of surgical assisting experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required in a relevant field.
• Surgical Technology field of study.
• CSA certification or exemption depending on prior role.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile environment and asepsis.
• Demonstrates competency in technical and psychomotor skills and knowledge.
• Provides care to obstetrical patients per department policies.
• Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains safe environment and adheres to policies.
• Performs scrub duties and preceptor duties as needed.
• Manages room turnover and assists with supply ordering/inventory.
• Collaborates with surgeons and OR team to ensure readiness.
• Participates in quality improvement and infection control as needed.

Skills

Surgical assisting

Asepsis

Team coordination

Patient care

Education

Associate's Degree

Surgical Technology

Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days

Job description

Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Bonus Available!

The Certified Surgical Assistant functions as an integral part of the perioperative team as the assistant to the surgeon. Also functions when required as the first or second surgical technician or second circulator under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN).

Overview

The Certified Surgical Assistant functions as an integral part of the perioperative team as the assistant to the surgeon. Also functions when required as the first or second surgical technician or second circulator under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN).

Qualifications

Education Level

Associate's Degree

Field of Study

Surgical Technology

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)
• Or
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) Exempt - In role prior to 3/13/22 with training/experience - Exempt/Not Required
• Or
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Experience

Length of Experience

• Surgical assisting training in at least five major services
• 3+ years

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment.
• Demonstrates competency in select technical and psychomotor skills, judgment and appropriate knowledge base.
• Provides age specific care to obstetrical patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the department.
• Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost effective department.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers and self. Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the hospital and unit level and established policies and procedures.
• Applies knowledge of normal and pathologic anatomy and physiology.
• Performs scrubbing duties as needed.
• Performs preceptor duties.
• Charges for equipment and supplies.
• Assists in room turnover.
• Assists with supply ordering, inventory control, and supply chain management as necessary.
• Collaborates with surgeons and OR team to ensure needed trays, instrumentation and supplies are ready for each procedure.
• Participates in Quality Assessment / Performance Improvement and Infection Control Committee's as needed.

Department Specific Job Function

• Applies principals of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment.
• Demonstrates competency in skills, judgement and knowledge base.
• Provides care to patients in accordance with established policies and procedures in the department.
• Assist in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost effective department.
• Perform scrub duties as needed and assist with room turnover.
• Collaborates with surgeon and OR team to ensure needed trays, instrumentation and supplies are available for each procedure.

About Us

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation And Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $31.85per hour - $54.78per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.