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Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Operating Room

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $27.47 - $43.27 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Surgical Assistant is a member of the surgical team in the Operating Room, working with the Attending Surgeon(s), Residents, Perfusion, and Registered Nurses, delivering direct patient care before, during and after surgery. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High School diploma.
• Illinois Registered Surgical Assistant License.
• Certified Surgical Assistant.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competence on all surgical services.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with all members of surgical team and multi disciplines.

Responsibilities:
1.Develop ideals and a professional attitude to promote responsibility as an individual and as a member of the surgical team.
2.Coordination of team efforts to offer the most qualified team support to the surgical patient, surgeon, and all members of the surgical team.
3.Develop awareness of the patient as an individual, with specific psychological and physical needs, respecting the patient’s inherent right to privacy, dignity, and safety.
4.Develop and improve skills in all aspects of operating room technique, both routine and special procedures, and apply them in a professional manner.
5.Execution of all tasks utilizing principles of asepsis and good sterile technique.
6.Preparation of patient for surgery including but not limited to surgical scrub preparation, positioning, draping, sterile field maintenance.
7.Insertion of Foley catheters under the supervision of a physician.
8.Assists surgeon in tying off and coagulation of vessels as necessary under the supervision of a physician
9.Acts as surgeon’s second assistant throughout procedures, including holding of retractors and other specific tasks as required.
10.Assists in patient transfer pre and post operatively from the operating room table.
11.All invasive procedures are to be under the direction and supervision of a physician
12.Assists in preparation and application of sterile dressings post operatively.
13.Performs other duties as necessary during the operative procedure as directed by the surgeon.
14.Assists surgical team in transporting patients’ pre and post operatively.
15.Assists surgical team by gathering necessary supplies to include sterile instrument trays, positioning equipment etc.
16.Assist in coordinating training of new staff in the area as necessary.
17.In conjunction with operating room personnel to insure the availability of adequate supplies, instruments and equipment for the performance of operative procedures in the area.
18.Participates in research activities.
19.Assists in assembly of sterile supplies in the department as necessary. To include checking outdates of sterile supplies.
20.Assists in stocking of supplies in the department as necessary.
21.Assists in maintaining Joint Commission standards, utilizing downtime to survey the department and correct problems as necessary.
22.Performs related duties as required by the department of operating room services.

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