Surgical Assistant, Full Time, Day shift

University of Chicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Be part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Surgical Assistant . In this role, you’ll work alongside leading physicians and surgical teams who are advancing medicine through groundbreaking research and innovative patient care. At UChicago Medicine, we treat patients with conditions ranging from routine to highly complex, using the most advanced surgical approaches available. As a Surgical Assistant, you will play a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality perioperative care while supporting surgeons throughout the operative process. This position is 100% onsite and requires candidates to be based in the greater Chicagoland area . Position Summary: The Surgical Assistant supports the surgical and perioperative team by collaborating with the Primary Attending Surgeon to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care during surgical procedures. Responsibilities include assisting with surgical exposure, tissue handling, wound closure, device placement, and other intraoperative tasks delegated by the attending surgeon and appropriate to the assistant’s training and certification.

Requirements

2–5 years of clinical experience in a surgical specialty area preferred
Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program if early career Surgical Assistant certification obtained or actively pursued within 3 months of program completion
Demonstrated clinical competence and ability to work independently
Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Illinois Surgical Assistant License
Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) and/or Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA)
Surgical Assistant Certification recognized in Illinois and Indiana
Certification from: National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)

Responsibilities

Prepare and ensure availability of equipment and supplies needed for surgical procedures
Review patient history, consent documentation, and imaging prior to surgery
Assist with patient transport, positioning, and preparation in the operating room
Support anesthesia team during induction and emergence
Assist with patient transfer to PACU or ICU following procedures
Complete required documentation and perioperative paperwork
Provide surgical exposure through tissue and organ retraction
Assist with minimally invasive and robotic procedures, including trocar placement
Operate and assist with surgical devices such as staplers, ligating devices, retractors, and energy instruments
Maintain hemostasis through direct pressure, sutures, ligatures, cauterization, or hemostatic agents
Clamp, ligate, and cut tissue as directed by the surgeon
Assist with implantation of surgical devices and drains
Insert drainage tubes including chest tubes and gastric tubes as directed
Close surgical wounds (subcutaneous and skin layers) per surgeon directive
Apply wound dressings and compression dressings
Assist in specimen handling and verification
Provide support during emergency situations, including resuscitation in the operating room
Assist with casts, splints, tourniquets, and orthopedic devices when required
Participate in placement of wound vacuum systems
Perform other perioperative tasks as delegated by the attending surgical provider to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Benefits

Work in a leading academic medical center known for innovation and research
Collaborate with renowned surgeons and multidisciplinary teams
Contribute to life-saving surgical care and breakthrough treatments
Grow your career in an environment focused on clinical excellence and professional development
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.
The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis.
Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.
Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine