Surgical First Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Well-being resources

Job summary

Ascension Health is hiring a Surgical Assistant for Columbia St Mary’s Milwaukee in the Surgery department. The role follows a Rotating Shift | PRN schedule in Milwaukee, WI, at Columbia St Mary’s Milwaukee facility.

You will assist in positioning patients, visualize operative sites, and help with tissue handling, retraction, suction, and irrigation. You’ll also help with wound dressings, drainage, and post-case cleanup.

Qualifications

• BLS within 1 month (30 days) of hire; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• NBSTSA Surgical Assistant credential preferred.
• Education path includes high school equivalency or higher (see above)

Responsibilities

• Position the patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate methods, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
• Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
• Assist in room clean up and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from OR room as needed at the completion of the surgical case.

Skills

BLS Provider

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location : Milwaukee, WI

• Facility: Columbia St Maryâs Milwaukee

• Department: Surgery

• Schedule: Rotating Shift | PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Position the patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.

• Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate methods, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.

• Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.

• Assist in room clean up and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from OR room as needed at the completion of the surgical case.

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:

• Certificate from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or

• Currently enrolled in a program where you will receive certificate in less than 1 year.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

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

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 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

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