Surgical Assistant (CSFA)- Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital- 1.0 FTE, Days

ProHealth Care • Oconomowoc, WI

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Assistant (CSFA) provides immediate support to the surgeon or physician during surgical procedures. The role requires understanding human anatomy and developed surgical skills, including exposure, hemostasis, anatomical identification, wound closure, and proper patient positioning. The Surgical Assistant must know the procedures being performed and anticipate the surgeon’s needs.

The position also requires working knowledge of aseptic technique, peri-operative policies, and procedural guidelines. In collaboration with the operating room RN, the Surgical Assistant helps ensure the OR is safe, equipment functions properly, and procedures are conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Surgical Services provides collaborative care across specialties including orthopedics, general and vascular surgery, gynecology, podiatry, urology, and ophthalmology. The department also includes an outpatient Day Surgery unit serving patients before and after surgery and for heart catheterization, radiology, and GI procedures. ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Joint Replacement Center of Excellence and offers MAKOplasty® and Anterior Hip Arthroplasty procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program.
• Graduate of a two-year Surgical First Assist program or an accredited NBSTSA/CSFA/SA program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, or ability to obtain it upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate support to the surgeon or physician during surgical procedures.
• Perform surgical assistance skills including exposure, hemostasis, anatomical identification, wound closure, and proper patient positioning.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon by understanding the surgical procedure.
• Apply principles of aseptic technique, peri-operative policies, and procedural guidelines.
• Work with the operating room RN to help ensure the OR is safe and equipment is functioning properly.
• Help ensure procedures are conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree