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TriHealth Population Health Organization
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.
$49,817 / year median in Ohio
+11% projected growth
Job Description
As a Surgical Assistant at TriHealth, you play a critical role in delivering exceptional surgical care and improving patient outcomes. When you join our perioperative team, you're joining a trusted Cincinnati health system built on compassion, collaboration, clinical excellence, and continuous growth. Your advanced skills matter here — and so does your future.
Location:
3125 Hamilton Mason Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011Schedule:
PRN Incentives & Benefits:
We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.- PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits https://careers.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), Professional certification (CRNFA, CSTFA, SA-C, CSFA, PA-C, or CSA) must be obtained within 12 months from date of employment Surgical procedures, extensive knowledge of A&P, excellent hand-eye coordinationJob Overview:
The surgical assistant works under the direction of an attending surgeon and performs duties in relation to pre-operative, operative and post-operative procedures as assigned by that attending surgeon.Job Responsibilities:
Assists in performing surgical procedures under the direct supervision of the surgeon including positioning, prepping and draping patients. Demonstrates team work as evidenced by participation in set-up, clean-up and room turnover. Arrives promptly in the OR Exhibits clinical and technical competency. Follows policies and procedures; responds appropriately in emergency situations. Knows out-patient procedure and adapts to changes in assignments. Supports the dept. philosophy of timely case turnover. Provides first or second assistance in surgery including handling tissue, providing exposure, using instruments, providing homeostasis and suturing.Working Conditions:
ClimbingRarely Hearing:
ConversationFrequently Hearing:
Other Sounds- Frequently Kneeling
- Rarely Lifting 50+ Lbs.
- Rarely Lifting