Surgical First Assistant

Ascension; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a part-time Surgical Assistant in Racine, WI, at All Saints Hospital in the General Surgery department. The role supports the surgeon with instrumentation, visualization, and fluid management to ensure smooth operative flow.

The position emphasizes patient stability, wound closure, and a safe post-operative recovery, with a day shift schedule and part-time hours.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead procedural readiness by preparing the surgical suite with instruments, high-tech equipment, and sterile fields.
• Support the surgeon by providing visualization of the operative site through manipulation, retraction, and fluid management.
• Maintain patient stability by applying techniques for temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Position and stabilize the patient and assist with wound closure and post-operative dressing.

Skills

BLS Certification

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma equivalency + 2 years experience

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years cumulative job-specific experience

Tools

NBSTSA credentialing

Surgical equipment familiarity

Job description

• Lead procedural readiness by meticulously preparing the surgical suite, ensuring all instruments, high-tech equipment, and sterile fields are immediately available, directly contributing to successful surgical outcomes.
• Support the surgeon's focus and procedural flow by expertly providing visualization of the operative site through skillful manipulation, retraction, and fluid management.
• Maintain patient stability and minimize risk by expertly applying techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis during critical moments of the procedure.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety by precisely positioning and stabilizing the patient and facilitating seamless post-operative recovery through meticulous wound closure and dressing application.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Racine, WI
• Facility: All Saints Hospital
• Department: General Surgery
• Schedule: Day Shift | Part-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead procedural readiness by meticulously preparing the surgical suite, ensuring all instruments, high-tech equipment, and sterile fields are immediately available, directly contributing to successful surgical outcomes.
• Support the surgeon's focus and procedural flow by expertly providing visualization of the operative site through skillful manipulation, retraction, and fluid management.
• Maintain patient stability and minimize risk by expertly applying techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis during critical moments of the procedure.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety by precisely positioning and stabilizing the patient and facilitating seamless post-operative recovery through meticulous wound closure and dressing application.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• 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.

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: 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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