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

ProHealth Care•Oconomowoc, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ProHealth Care is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant (CSFA) for Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. The hospital has eight operating rooms and performs general and vascular, orthopedic, urology, gynecology, and ophthalmology procedures. Most cases are orthopedic, including same-day total joint procedures. The Surgical Assistant provides immediate support to surgeons and physicians during procedures, applying knowledge of human anatomy, surgical techniques, aseptic practice, and peri-operative policies to help deliver safe, effective patient care. The role works with operating room registered nurses to ensure the room is safe, equipment functions properly, and procedures take place under conditions that maximize patient safety. The position is full-time at 1.0 FTE, with a schedule of 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., four days per week, Monday through Friday. It includes an on-call rotation for nights, weekends, and holidays: typically four call units per six-week schedule, one weekend call rotation every six weeks, and one to two holiday call assignments per year. ProHealth Care describes its culture as community-focused, collaborative, welcoming, and respectful. The organization offers competitive salaries, career growth opportunities, and benefits including generous paid time off, insurance choices, a health savings account, tuition reimbursement, an immediate 401(k) match, and discounted entertainment, social, and sporting event tickets.

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.
Apply knowledge of human anatomy and surgical skills, including exposure, hemostasis, anatomical identification, wound closure, and appropriate patient positioning.
Understand the surgical procedure and anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
Apply principles of aseptic technique, peri-operative policies, and procedural guidelines.
Work with the operating room RN to ensure the operating room is safe and equipment is functioning properly.
Help ensure procedures are conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.