Surgical Assistant Surgery Center - 0.8 FTE

Children’s Wisconsin - Surgicenter is an outpatient surgery center that offers the latest technology. Reporting to the Perioperative Manager, the Surgical Assistant functions with demonstrated expertise, assisting in all aspects of assigned surgical procedures under the direct guidance of a physician. As defined by the American College of Surgeons, the First Assistant aids in exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Prepares for surgical procedures and assists entire surgical team. Assists with orientation of new personnel in scrubbing and assisting role. Also assumes all principal duties and responsibilities of a surgical technologist as assigned.

Responsibilities

Assisting in all aspects of assigned surgical procedures under the direct guidance of a physician; Aiding in exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions; Preparing for surgical procedures and assisting entire surgical team; Assisting with orientation of new personnel in scrubbing and assisting role; Assuming all principal duties and responsibilities of a surgical technologist as assigned

Requirements

Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program required; Completion of an accredited surgical assist program or at least 3 years of experience as a surgical assist after receiving workplace training required or relevant experience; Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required; CST-Certified Surgical Technologist - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting; Tech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing; Must be flexible to work 7am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm based on department needs

Nice to have

Certified First Assistant credential preferred

Benefits

No call; No weekends or holidays