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United States , Aurora

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Salary:

35.50 - 53.25 USD / Hour

Job Description:

Great opportunity to join a dynamic team and facility at Aurora Medical Center-Summit. Our Surgical Assistants work a hybrid role, approximately 75% ST and 25% SA. To qualify for this role, you do need to have completed an accredited SA program and be certified. This is a full-time Day Shift position with call rotation during week, weekends and holidays.

Job Responsibility:

  • Participates in the preparatory steps of surgery
  • assists operating team in gathering supplies, opening room for cases, assists in lifting, transferring, positioning, preparing and draping the patient
  • Anticipates and responds to the needs of the Surgeon, by ensuring all required supplies are available for procedures prior to incision, recognizing individual preferences
  • Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care
  • Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures
  • Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room
  • Acts as a resource and assists in the training of Surgical Technologists and new Surgical Assistants
  • Participates in department and facility work teams and assists with special projects as needed
  • May perform specific surgical activities that are validated competencies under the direct supervision of the surgeon
  • May perform specific validated competencies and surgical activities such as wound closure under general supervision of the surgeon
  • May perform specific validated competencies and surgical activities such as position and prep of patient without supervision of the surgeon
  • Provides competency confirmed by a sponsoring surgeon and submits documentation to the medical executive committee a minimum of every two years for approval and/or renewal
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements:

  • Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology
  • Typically requires 3 years of experience in a Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant position
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Surgical Technologist (CST) certification issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
  • Surgical First Assist (CSFA) certification issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) needs to be obtained 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
  • 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
  • Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. over the head, carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance, push/pull with 30 lbs. of force, perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
  • Required to use foot pedals on carts or machines
  • Must have functional sight and hearing
  • Required to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift
  • Must be able to operate all equipment essential to performing the duties of the job
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
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 08, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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