Surgical Assistant

US Fertility•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

US Fertility, the nation’s leading partnership of physician-led fertility practices, is redefining what it means to build a career in reproductive medicine. Our team members choose to build their career home at US Fertility because of the hope we inspire in our patients, the lives we help bring into the world, and the culture of excellence we foster across our organization. We share a deep commitment to continuously improving the patient experience and advancing research and development in one of the most dynamic and impactful fields of medicine. Through our national network of premier fertility centers—including Fertility Centers of Illinois—we combine clinical expertise, scientific innovation, and compassionate care. The work we do building families offers purpose, challenge, and personal reward—and we’re just getting started. We have an immediate opening for a Surgical Assistant to join our team at Fertility Centers of Illinois to support our Chicago, Illinois office at 361 W. Chestnut. Schedule: Per Diem; Schedule varies as needed. 4 to 8 shifts per month. Compensation: $22 to $25 per hour (commensurate with experience). This role provides the opportunity to grow within a nationally respected organization while remaining closely connected to the patients and teams you support every day.

Requirements

Certification from the American Board of Surgical Assistants; 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

Six months to one-year related experience and/or training
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