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Blessing Hospital

RN FIRST ASSIST OR SURGICAL TECH FIRST ASSIST/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

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Job Description

SURGICAL TECH FA PAY RATE
$36.15-$54.23 REGISTERED
NURSE FA PAY RATE
$40.23-$60.35 BASED
ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE RNFA/STFA POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A
$20,000 SIGN-ON
BONUS THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A RELOCATION STIPEND IF MOVING MORE THAN 50 MILES FROM BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM. COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
Click here to review our complete Total Rewards Guide. 403b + matching Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year Onsite childcare - Quincy 24/7 Wellness Center access Educational assistance opportunities
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for assessing patient/family health problems and resources, taking a leadership role in the development, implementation and outcomes evaluation of a plan of care provided by the nursing team and providing technical nursing care and interventions to designated patient populations. This position requires providing services to one or more age populations, including neonate through geriatric, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Corporate Services. ICARE standards must be demonstrated. Adherence to Code of Conduct and other policies is required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training/Experience:
REQUIRED
Graduate of an RN School of Nursing Excellent written and verbal communication skills Two years experience as circulating RN and/or scrub nurse
License/Certifications/Special Requirements:
Possess current State RN license Complete Accredited RNFA Program
PAY STATUS
Non-Exempt Hourly EEO Statement:
Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.