Surgical First Assistant – Day Shift, Indianapolis OR

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Surgical Assistant to position patients, assist with visualization of the operative field, and support hemodynamics and closure during procedures in the Main OR.

The role requires BLS within 30 days, NBSTSA/NCCSA/ABSA credentialing prior to hire, and a High School diploma with relevant experience or an advanced technical degree. On-site schedule in a day shift supports patient care and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date.
• Surgical Assistant credential (NBSTSA, NCCSA, or ABSA) obtained prior to hire date.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Position patient to optimize exposure for surgical procedures with stabilizing equipment as needed.
• Provide visualization of the operative site using tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suction and irrigation.
• Achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis using appropriate techniques.
• Assist with wound closure, dressings, and drainage systems.
• Assist in room clean-up and removal of soiled case cart, supplies and trash after the case.
• Prepare the surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with instruments and supplies.

Skills

BLS Provider

Patient safety

Education

NBSTSA Surgical Assistant credential

NCCSA Surgical Assistant credential

ABSA Surgical Assistant credential

High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience

Associate's/Technical degree or 4 years of applicable experience

Job description

Ascension in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Surgical Assistant to position patients, assist with visualization of the operative field, and support hemodynamics and closure during procedures in the Main OR.

The role requires BLS within 30 days, NBSTSA/NCCSA/ABSA credentialing prior to hire, and a High School diploma with relevant experience or an advanced technical degree. On-site schedule in a day shift supports patient care and team collaboration.