Surgical Assistant (CSFA) - Waukesha Memorial Hospital OR- 1.0 FTE

ProHealth Care•Waukesha, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Assistant functions as a member of the surgical team in the role of scrub person, working under the direct supervision of an RN or physician to facilitate safe and effective care during invasive and operative procedures. The role requires advanced expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique, combined with knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and the implementation of tools and technologies to support physicians performing invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. The position is based in the Waukesha Memorial Hospital operating rooms. The hospital has 16 operating room suites and four specialty-based teams handling a wide range of surgical cases, including cardiothoracic, neuro, orthopedic, dental, general, vascular, ENT, gynecology, urology, and plastic surgery. The operating rooms perform approximately 8,500 procedures annually and include da Vinci robotic procedures, a Hybrid OR, and a minimally invasive robotic room.

Requirements

Graduate of a Surgical Technology program.
Graduate of a two-year surgical first assist program or an accredited NBSTA, CSFA, or SA program; military training may be considered.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association, or ability to obtain them upon hire.

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the surgical team in the role of scrub person.
Work under the direct supervision of an RN or physician to facilitate safe and effective care during invasive and operative procedures.
Apply expertise in sterile and aseptic technique.
Use knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, tools, and technologies to facilitate physicians’ performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures.