Surgical First Assistant - PRN Operating Room Support

Ascension Healthcare; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Healthcare in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Surgical Assistant to provide direct support to surgeons during procedures. You will help position patients, ensure exposure with stabilizing equipment, and maintain patient comfort and safety.

You will assist with tissue handling, retraction, suction, irrigation, wound dressings, and drainage system setup. Requirements include BLS within 30 days and NBSTSA or NCCSA certification prior to hire; education includes a high school diploma with 2 years of

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Surgical Assistant credentialed from NBSTSA or NCCSA obtained prior to hire date.
• Education as stated: high school diploma with 2 years experience or AAS/technical or 4 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct assistance to surgeons throughout surgical procedures.
• Positioning patients to ensure optimal exposure for the procedure using stabilizing equipment while prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
• Ensuring clear visualization of the operative site through tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
• Assisting with body plane closure, wound dressings, and securing drainage systems.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

NBSTSA Surgical Assistant

NCCSA Surgical Assistant

High School diploma or equivalent + 2 years experience OR Associate's/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable experience

Job description

Ascension Healthcare in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Surgical Assistant to provide direct support to surgeons during procedures. You will help position patients, ensure exposure with stabilizing equipment, and maintain patient comfort and safety.

You will assist with tissue handling, retraction, suction, irrigation, wound dressings, and drainage system setup. Requirements include BLS within 30 days and NBSTSA or NCCSA certification prior to hire; education includes a high school diploma with 2 years of