Surgical First Assist

Ascension • Brookfield, WI

88d

About The Position

The Surgical Services department at Elmbrook Memorial Hospital is seeking a full-time Surgical Assistant. This position requires on-call rotation for nights, weekends, and holidays. The Surgical Assistant will provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety while maximizing exposure for the surgical site. Responsibilities include positioning patients, providing visualization of the operative site, achieving hemostasis, assisting with body plane closure, and maintaining cleanliness in the operating room. The role is integral to the surgical team, requiring preparation of the surgical suite according to the surgeon's preferences.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Position patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
• Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
• Assist in room clean up and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from OR room as needed at the completion of the surgical case.
• Participate as a surgical team member in the preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED