Surgical Assistant I - OR
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,406/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Surgical Assistant 1 - OR
Location
- Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type
- Clinical-Allied
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Work Schedule
- Day shift, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (10 hours per day, 40 hours per week)
- On-call 4 to 8 shifts per 4-week period, including weekday evenings and weekends
- On holiday weeks, the holiday is the scheduled day off to guarantee a 40-hour work week; any call shifts on holidays are 24 hours
Job Summary
- Functions as an integral part of the perioperative team assisting the surgeon
- May serve as first or second surgical technician or second circulator under RN supervision
- Applies aseptic principles to maintain a sterile environment
- Provides age-specific care to obstetrical patients as needed
- Assists with organization and coordination of supplies and equipment
- Maintains a safe environment adhering to safety and legal requirements
- Applies knowledge of normal and pathologic anatomy and physiology
- Performs scrubbing duties and preceptor responsibilities
- Assists with room turnover, supply ordering, inventory control, and supply chain management
- Collaborates with surgeons and OR team to prepare trays, instrumentation, and supplies
- Participates in Quality Assessment, Performance Improvement, and Infection Control activities
- Assists with patient positioning and surgical procedures including suctioning, tying, camera holding, retracting, and closure of all skin layers
- Primarily supports orthopedic surgeries
- Client credentialing required
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid Surgical First Assistant license in Illinois
- Minimum of 1 year of Surgical First Assistant experience within the last year
- Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)
- Certified Surgical Technician (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology
Employer
PRIDE Health
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PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.