Surgical First Assistant - Elevate OR Patient Care

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Surgical Assistant for the Columbia St Mary's Milwaukee OR to support the Surgery department with a rotating schedule. You will help position patients, assist with exposure and tissue handling, and ensure safe operation room setup and cleanup.

Ideal candidates hold a BLS, NBSTSA credential is a plus, and have either a HS diploma with experience, an associate/technical degree, or equivalent cumulative job experience.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire date or transfer date is required.
• NBSTSA Surgical Assistant credentialed preferred.

Responsibilities

• Position the patient to provide best exposure for the procedure, using stabilizing equipment as needed.
• Provide visualization of the operative site through tissue manipulation, retraction, suction and irrigation.
• Assist with body plane closure, apply wound dressings and secure drainage systems.
• Assist in room cleanup and removal of soiled case cart, supplies and trash after the case.

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

Job description

Ascension is seeking a Surgical Assistant for the Columbia St Mary's Milwaukee OR to support the Surgery department with a rotating schedule. You will help position patients, assist with exposure and tissue handling, and ensure safe operation room setup and cleanup.

Ideal candidates hold a BLS, NBSTSA credential is a plus, and have either a HS diploma with experience, an associate/technical degree, or equivalent cumulative job experience.