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Thorek Memorial Hospital
Surgical Assistant
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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
Surgical Assistant Thorek Memorial Hospital - 2.6 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications CPR Certification BLS Certification OR experience ACLS Certification Plastic surgery Aseptic technique Full Job Description Thorek Memorial Hospital is a stable community hospital with its roots in Chicago for almost 100 years. We are committed to excellence in patient care, serving our community, and committed to the continued learning of our employees. We are currently seeking a Full-time Surgical Assistant . The primary responsibilities of this individual are but not limited to: Provide direct care in the form of first and second assisting to the surgeon during surgical procedure Assist in Laparoscopic procedures with camera and instruments Assist in endoscopic procedures Assist in OB-GYN surgery Assist in Neurosurgery with back and neck Assist in vascular procedures Assist in plastic surgery Assist in orthopedic surgery either open or arthroscopic Assist in placement and suturing of surgical drains Assist in retracting tissues per surgeon's directive Clamp, ligation and cutting of tissue per surgeon's directive Closure of all wound layers (fascia, subcutaneous and skin) per surgeon's directive Prepare ACL graft as directed by the surgeon Placement of urinary catheter Placement of pneumatic tourniquet Use of electrocautery mono and bipolar Maintains and updates his/her knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment Take call after assigned working hours to assist attending surgeons in urgent or emergency surgical procedures Assist room staff by ensuring equipment for the case has been gathered and is in place using the case card Drapes patient within surgeon's guidelines Assist in patient positioning Transport patient from holding, return patient to the PACU after the procedure. Check the patient's H&P and bring X-rays, MRI, and chart with the patient to the room Maintain an extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique in relation to the procedure and the operating field