Surgical First Assistant Certified - Main Operating Room - Days

Position Highlights:

• Position: Surgical First Assistant Certified - Main Operating Room
• Location: Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time/ Part time: Full time, 40 hours/week
• Hours: 7am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday
• Required Travel: No

What you will need:

• 2 Years Surgical Technologist with experience in first assisting required.
• Surgical Technologist with experience in first assisting required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST®) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required
• CSFA required
• Associates Degree Health Administration preferred

What you will do:

• Providing skilled assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures, including but not limited to retracting, suturing, and hemostasis.
• Maintaining a sterile field and anticipate the needs of the surgeon throughout the procedure.
• Preparing and organizing surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies required for each procedure.
• Ensuring that all instruments are properly sterilized and in excellent working condition.
• Assisting in patient preparation, positioning, and draping to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Monitoring patients vital signs and provide appropriate care during the surgical procedure.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records of surgical procedures, including instrument counts, specimens, and patient information.
• Documenting any unexpected events or complications during surgery for review and analysis.
• Collaborating effectively with the surgical team, including surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Communicating clearly and efficiently to ensure a coordinated surgical process.

Benefits:

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org .

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

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