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Surgical Assistant
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What they do
A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
$46,534 / year median in Illinois
+14% projected growth
Job Description
- Employment Type:
- Full time
- Shift:
- Description:
- Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs.
Loyola Medicine is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center (https://www.loyolamedicine.org/location/lumc) , Gottlieb Memorial Hospital (https://www.loyolamedicine.org/location/gmh) , and MacNeal Hospital (https://www.loyolamedicine.org/location/macneal-hospital) . If you are 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:
- The Surgical Assistant 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 and providing visualization of the operative site. Assists with hemostasis, closure of body planes and selection and application of dressings and splints.
- We offer our
Surgical Assistants:
- + Benefits from Day One + Competitive Shift Differentials + Career Development + Tuition Reimbursement + On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) + Educational Stipend + _Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)_ + Referral Rewards
- What you'll need for this job:
- + High School Diploma required.
Preferred:
High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education +
Required:
1-2 years of previous job-related experience +
Licensure/Certifications Required:
CPR -
Basic Life Support Preferred:
Certified in Surgical Assistant.
- Compensation:
- Pay Range: $32.25-$54.35 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._
- Benefits:
- Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf
- 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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran
Benefits
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Dental Insurance