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Surgical Assistant - PRN

Surgery Partners$40.00–$45.00/hrLombard, Illinois, United StatesPosted 1d agoStill open, checked every night
  • PRN / per diem

How this pay compares

This posting states $40–$45 an hour. Open surgical first assistant jobs in Illinois post a median of $42.90 an hour, the middle half $39.78–$45.35, across 12 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Surgical first assistants employed in Illinois earn a median of $38.56 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Accessibility Note

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com

JOB TITLE : Surgical Assistant

Salary Range: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour, based on skill and experience level.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Makes patients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet patient needs and resolves problems.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree is preferred. Successful completion of the CFA examination will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
  • Certification as a CST/CSFA required.
  • CPR certification required.

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
  • And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.

From Surgery Partners's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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