Description
ProHealth Care is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Surgical Assistant to join our team and provide essential support during surgical procedures. We are committed to providing exceptional care and ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients. As part of our surgical team, you will contribute directly to making a positive impact on patients' lives.
If you're passionate about patient care, have strong surgical skills, and want to be part of a respected healthcare team, we encourage you to apply!
Schedule:
PM shift – end time of 2130 (8/10/12 hour shifts will be considered)
Call 1-2 nights/week
Weekend/holiday rotation
In a single day, staff from 4 specialty based teams work within 16 Operating Room Suites to handle as many as 40 cases ranging from Cardiothoracic, Neuro/Orthopedics/Dental, General/Vascular/ ENT, GYN, Urology, to Plastics surgery. Waukesha Memorial Hospitals Operating Rooms average 8,500 procedures annually including da Vinci Robotic procedures performed within more specialties routinely than any other facility in SE Wisconsin. The OR suite also includes a newly built Hybrid OR and a fully integrated Minimally Invasive Robotic room.
Why Join ProHealth Care?
Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare services to the Waukesha community and beyond. We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and provide a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
What You Will Do:
The Surgical Assistant (SA) will assist in positioning patients, ensuring proper sterilization, and providing direct support during surgeries. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and aseptic techniques. The SA will work closely with the operating room RN to ensure optimal patient safety and a smooth surgical process. The SA will work primarily in operating rooms and surgical settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preoperative Preparation: Review surgical schedules, verify necessary supplies, and ensure case carts are set up with appropriate instruments and patient information.
- Surgical Assistance: Assist with tissue retraction, maintain hemostasis, apply electrocautery, and perform wound closures (fascia, subcutaneous, skin) as directed by the surgeon.
- Patient Positioning: Move and position patients according to the surgeon's instructions, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Sterile Technique: Perform skin prep, drape patients, and prepare the surgical field for procedures.
- Equipment Troubleshooting: Ensure all surgical equipment is functioning properly and troubleshoot when necessary.
- Medication Administration: Administer injection medications as directed by the physician.
- Collaboration: Work with the materials coordinator to ensure proper supplies are available and assist the surgical team in creating a safe environment.
- Ongoing Learning: Meet competency requirements and maintain skills necessary to perform the role effectively.
- Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned by the surgeon, including vein harvesting and assisting with patient resuscitation during emergencies.
What You Will Need:
- Graduate of a Surgical Tech program and a two year surgical first assist program or an accredited NBSTA/CSFA/SA program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or ability to obtain upon hire
ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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