Surgical Assistant

US Fertility•Chicago, IL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

US Fertility, a leading partnership of physician-led fertility practices, is seeking a Surgical Assistant to join the team at Fertility Centers of Illinois in Chicago. This role offers meaningful work in reproductive medicine, contributing to an organization focused on inspiring hope in patients, helping bring lives into the world, and fostering a culture of excellence. The position provides an opportunity for growth within a nationally respected organization while maintaining close connections to patients and teams. The Surgical Assistant will support the Chicago, Illinois office at 361 W. Chestnut with a Per Diem schedule, typically 4 to 8 shifts per month.

Requirements

Certification from the American Board of Surgical Assistants; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to provide direction to others that is clear, concise, and promotes efficiency
Ability to communicate well with patients, families, medical staff, co-workers, etc.

Nice To Haves

At least one year med/surg experienced preferred

Responsibilities

Implement technical components of patient care under the supervision of a licensed LIP according to established policies, procedures, and protocols
Participate in all aspects of the clinical process to support the delivery of patient care and completion of required activities
Maintain responsibility for patient safety at all times
Communicate patients' operative status to appropriate team members
Prepare and ensure availability of instruments, supplies, and equipment for assigned surgical procedures
Participate in preoperative assessment and surgical planning
Recognize safety hazards and initiate appropriate preventative and corrective actions
Provide surgical exposure through the appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning, and sponging techniques
Handle and dissect tissues in collaboration with the surgeon
Clamp blood vessels, coagulate bleeding points, ligate vessels, and perform related procedures in collaboration with the surgeon
Perform suturing of muscle, fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and skin in collaboration with the surgeon
Place surgical drains as indicated
Assist with cannulation and decannulation procedures as needed
Serve as an educator, mentor, consultant, and resource to colleagues and other healthcare professionals
Act as a patient advocate while maintaining privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information