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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.
$52,738 / year median in Tennessee
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Williamson Health in Marion, IL seeks a First Assistant Certified to support surgeons in delivering safe, high-quality care across diverse surgical procedures. The First Assistant Certified will prepare patients and operating rooms, maintain sterile fields, provide intraoperative exposure, hemostasis, and wound closure, and assist with post-operative care and documentation. Collaborating closely with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia, this role upholds patient-centered, compassionate care while supporting quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a collaborative perioperative team environment.