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United States , Chicago

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Salary:

35.50 - 53.25 USD / Hour

Job Description:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide first or second assisting for specified surgical procedures as needed and assigned for patients of all ages
  • Incise tissue
  • Provide surgical field exposure by providing retraction
  • Assist with maintaining a dry surgical field- hemostasis
  • Clamp, cauterize and/or ligate bleeders
  • Assist with the identification of anatomical structures
  • Utilize surgical instruments for the purpose they were intended
  • Assist with or perform wound closure
  • Assist with or apply skin sutures, staples
  • Assist with or apply dressings
  • Provide assistance in preparation for surgical procedures utilizing aseptic technique
  • Assist with positioning of the surgical patient of all ages as directed by the circulating nurse
  • Assist with patients of all ages with skin preparation, i.e., shave, scrub, painting per MD preference
  • Insert Foley catheter when indicated
  • Provide assistance in preparation and maintenance of sterile O.R. environment utilizing aseptic techniques
  • Perform surgical draping of incision site on patients of all ages
  • Ensure that appropriate equipment and supplies are available and functional for the O.R. suite
  • Assist in the preparation of the O.R. suite for surgical procedure
  • Report equipment repair needs to manager

Requirements:

  • Graduated from an Accredited Surgical Assistant Program with a minimal of one year of OR experience
  • Good communication skills
  • Good writing skills
  • Appropriate clinical skills
  • Ability to work well and cooperative with others
  • CPR certified
  • Surgical Assistant certified
  • MD candidate that have attended a US medical residency program will be required to obtain a surgical assistant certification within two years of hired date
  • Must be willing to work with exposures to body fluids, waste and chemicals, radiation, hazardous materials, anesthesia gases and life threatening diseases
  • On-call availability (nights, weekends, holidays)
  • Rotating shifts
  • Flexibility to deal with changing environments
  • Ability to respond quickly to emergencies
  • Work in a high stress situations
  • Ability to respond to fire and other codes (e.g., evacuate patients)
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

Nice to have:

Prior experience with various age groups is preferred

What we offer:
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 29, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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