Surgical First Assistant

Ascension; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) employer match

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Other benefits

Job summary

Ascension in Franklin, WI is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support the Surgical Services team. You will position patients, manage tissue exposure, and aid in achieving optimal operative conditions with precise retraction and hemostasis.

The role requires a high school diploma with relevant experience or an associate/technical degree, plus BLS certification and NBSTSA credentialing preferred. Three rotating days and 12-hour shifts are typical.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Surgical Assistant credentialed from NBSTSA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead surgical site optimization by positioning patients and using stabilizing equipment for access, safety, and comfort.
• Create a clear operative field through tissue manipulation and retraction for high-fidelity visualization.
• Execute advanced hemostasis techniques to maintain patient stability and wound site integrity.
• Support transition to recovery by closing body planes and securing drainage systems for wound healing.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to prepare instrumentation and resources for efficiency and surgeon needs.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Patient positioning

Tissue manipulation

Hemostasis

Positioning patients safely

Education

Associate's degree or technical degree

High School diploma with 2 years experience

Tools

NBSTSA credential (Surgical Assistant)

Job description

• Facility: Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
• Department: Surgical Services
• Schedule: Days l Full-time

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Franklin, WI
• Facility: Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
• Department: Surgical Services
• Schedule: Days l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead surgical site optimization by expertly positioning patients and utilizing stabilizing equipment to ensure maximum surgical access, clinical safety, and patient comfort.
• Create a clear operative field through precise tissue manipulation and retraction, providing surgeons with the high-fidelity visualization necessary for successful procedural outcomes.
• Execute advanced hemostasis techniques to manage blood flow during procedures, ensuring patient stability and the integrity of the surgical site.
• Support the seamless transition to recovery by expertly closing body planes and securing drainage systems to promote optimal wound healing and post-operative care.
• Collaborate as a core surgical team member to prepare specialized instrumentation and resources, ensuring the operating suite is primed for efficiency and surgeon-specific requirements.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred.

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.

Additional Preferences

• 12 hr shift, (3) day a week position with a rotating day off and variable start times between 0530-0700. Call is a requirement on weeknights, weekends and holidays

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 our 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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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