Surgical Assistant II

Beacon Oral Specialists•Tinley Park, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Your new career awaits you... Midland Oral Surgery & Implant Centers is seeking a skilled and dedicated Surgical Assistant II to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience as an Oral Surgical Assistant II and be committed to providing exceptional patient care in a fast-paced oral surgery environment.

Requirements

Proven experience as an Oral Surgical Assistant II or equivalent role.
Strong knowledge of oral surgical procedures and protocols.
Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and respond quickly during procedures.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
Familiarity with sterilization techniques and infection control standards.
Certification as a Surgical Assistant or relevant credentials preferred.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Working on-site is essential to the function of this position.
Must be able to stand up to 80% of the time at minimum.
Physical requirements include sitting, stooping, turning, standing, bending, walking, hearing, reading, writing, and keyboarding, may lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Surgical Assistant or relevant credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

Proper instrument cleaning in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols.
Autoclave operation and function.
Surgical tray set-up.
Identification of instruments used in the clinic.
Room set up/break down for IV anesthesia and surgery.
Seat patient and perform pre-op set-up.
Review charts.
Nitrous oxide set-up.
Proper positioning of restraints.
Support airway for sedated patients.
Demonstrate patient calming techniques.
Ability to circulate and retrieve instruments.
Monitor patients post anesthesia.
Assess if patients need to see a doctor.
Understand emergency procedures and operation of emergency equipment.
Perform daily, weekly, and quarterly preventative maintenance on instruments, equipment, and headpieces.
Provide excellent patient care.
Familiar with all forms and handouts (procedure-based, consent forms, etc.).
Assist oral surgeons during a variety of surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile fields.
Provide chairside assistance including suctioning, retraction, and tissue management.
Monitor patient vital signs and assist with patient positioning during surgery.
Ensure compliance with infection control and safety protocols.
Assist with patient education and post-operative care instructions.
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records and surgical documentation.
Collaborate effectively with the surgical team to optimize workflow and patient outcomes.
Back-up co-workers as needed.