Thoracic Surgical Assistant
Trinity Health$32.90–$57.06/hrLoyola Medicine - Loyola University Medical Center (Maywood, IL)Full timePosted 2w agoStill open, checked every night- BLS
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This posting states $32.90–$57.06 an hour. Open surgical first assistant jobs in Illinois post a median of $43.84 an hour, the middle half $40.36–$45.35, across 8 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
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Rotating Shift
Description
Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from more than 1,500 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. All three of our hospital sites are within a short commute from the city!
If you are a Surgical Assistant who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!
What you'll do
Provides technical assistance, under the direct supervision of the surgeon to assist in carrying out an operation with optimal results for the patient. Clinical skills performed will include positioning the patient, preparing the skin, endoscopic vein harvest, and providing visualization of the operative site. Assists with hemostasis, closure of body planes and selection and application of dressings and splints. Will also assist with thoracic organ procurement.
What you'll need:
Minimum Qualifications
- High school Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
- Certification by the American Board of Surgical Assistants
- State of Illinois Surgical Assistant license
- Basic Life Support certification
Compensation
Pay Range: $32.90-$57.06 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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About Trinity Health
Trinity Health is a health system with 91 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) hospitals, 101 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) continuing care locations and 133,000 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) colleagues serving communities across 23 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) states. Source: Trinity Health, About Us
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