Surgical First Assist

Ascension Health; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan 403(b)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension seeks a Surgical Assistant to support the operating room team at Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee in Mequon, WI. The role supports the primary surgeon during critical phases, maintains hemostasis, and ensures readiness of instruments and supplies for every procedure.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with 2+ years of experience or an associate/technical degree with related experience, and a current BLS certification. NBSTSA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire.
• NBSTSA Surgical Assistant credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist primary surgeon during operations and manage hemostasis.
• Prepare the OR and equipment per surgeon preference cards.
• Maintain room turnover efficiency and safe disposal of materials.

Skills

BLS certification

Surgical assisting

Education

HS diploma or equivalent with 2+ years experience

Associate's/Technical degree or 4+ years experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Mequon, WI

• Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee

• Department: Surgery

• Schedule: Rotating Shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Optimize surgical site visibility and procedure efficiency by skillfully positioning patients, manipulating tissue, and utilizing advanced retraction, suctioning, and irrigation techniques while prioritizing patient comfort and safety.

• Support the primary surgeon during critical surgical phases by maintaining effective hemostasis and actively assisting with body plane closure, wound dressing application, and securing drainage systems.

• Prepare and equip the surgical suite according to surgeon preference cards, ensuring all specialized instruments, resources, and sterile supplies are in immediate readiness for every procedure.

• Maintain operating room turnover efficiency and safety standards by collaborating with the surgical team in room turnover, safe removal of case carts, and proper disposal of surgical materials.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Preferred Credential(s):

• Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower your 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 33.06

Max Salary 46.10