Surgical Assistant

@ IL_LUHS Loyola University Medical Center
IL_LUHS Loyola University Medical Centeril_luhsloyolauniversitymedicalcenter.com

Surgical Assistant

Melrose Park, IL
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

A hospital offers a part-time Surgical Assistant role focused on assisting in surgeries, providing patient positioning, skin prep, and visualization support, with benefits from day one.

Requirements

  • 1-2 years related experience
  • High School Diploma
  • CPR certification
  • Preferred surgical assistant certification

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or higher
  • Work experience or education
  • CPR certified
  • Surgical Assistant certification preferred

Full job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

What you'll do:

The Surgical Assistant provides technical assistance, under the direct supervision of the surgeon to assist in carrying out an operation with optimal results for the patient. Clinical skills performed will include positioning the patient, preparing the skin and providing visualization of the operative site. Assists with hemostasis, closure of body planes and selection and application of dressings and splints.

We offer our Surgical Assistants:

  • Benefits from Day One

  • Competitive Shift Differentials

  • Career Development

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

  • Educational Stipend

  • Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)

  • Referral Rewards

What you'll need for this job:

  • High School Diploma required. Preferred: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education

  • Required:  1-2 years of previous job-related experience 

  • Licensure/Certifications Required: CPR - Basic Life Support Preferred: Certified in Surgical Assistant.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $32.25-$54.35 per hour 

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. 

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