Surgical Assistant - St. Luke's

We have an amazing team here at Advocate Aurora Health. And we’re always looking to get better. That’s why we’re looking for you - for your kindness, your dedication, and your ability to make a difference every day.

5 Reasons to Join Our Team

• Safety is our TOP PRIOTIRY
• Your input matters and your voice will be heard
• Your potential is as unlimited as our opportunities
• We have a friendly, team-first culture where employees are valued by leadership
• Advocate Aurora Health is one of the top 10 health systems in the country

In this role you will be able to:

• Functions as Surgical First or Second Assistant to the surgeon for complex and basic procedures.
• Anticipates and responds to the needs of the Surgeon, by ensuring all required supplies are available for procedures prior to incision, recognizing individual preferences.
• Perform specific validated competencies and surgical activities such as wound closure of deep capsules, muscle, subcutaneous tissue and skin under general supervision of the surgeon.
• Perform specific validated competencies and surgical activities such as position and prep of patient on the surgical table.
• Act as a resource and assists in the training of Surgical Technologists and new Surgical Assistants.

What makes out team special?

• You will have the opportunity to join a team that is dedicated to moving healthcare forward! With our wide range of procedures, leading benefits, and opportunities for learning and advancement, you’ll not only fulfill that passion, you’ll thrive and grow every day.
• We each have a voice, and we’re empowered to use it to innovate and change the future of health care for our patients, our communities and each other. Join our team of 75,000 individuals, with one shared purpose: we help people live well.

We are a National Leader in the Heart of the Midwest!

• Aurora Health Care leads the way in cardiovascular health, with some of the most exciting medical innovations found anywhere.
• Aurora was named a Top Workplace for the last five years in a row.
• First in the nation and the only hospital in Wisconsin with a heart care team on site 24/7, 365 days a year.
• St. Luke's is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, and Geriatrics – and recognized as a top performer in 16 different categories.
• Internationally known for expertise in heart care, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center ranks among the top 10 centers in the world for minimally invasive, robotic-assisted heart surgery.

Come join our nationally recognized team! GENEROUS SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!

If you would like to learn more, please contact me at Marit.roche@aah.org.

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Scheduled Hours

DAYS 0700 - 1530 , M-F, On call obligations.

Willing to train experienced Surgical Techs

Sign on Bonus Available!

Licenses & Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), and

Surgical Technologist (CST) certification issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) needs to be obtained within 12 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and

Surgical First Assist (CSFA) certification issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) needs to be obtained within 12 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or

Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) issued by the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) needs to be obtained within 12 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Degrees

Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.

Required Functional Experience

Typically requires 3 years of experience in a Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Advanced knowledge and skill in major operative surgical specialties performed.Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and potential complications for procedures performed.Demonstrated ability to remove skin staples and wound drains.Advanced knowledge and skill of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures and suturing.Demonstrated ability to anticipate and recognize Physician's needs and changes that requires unplanned or unanticipated interventions, and responds appropriately.Remain current with ongoing computer based learning modules as assigned.Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.Basic computer proficiency.Certification AddendumTeam members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).