Surgical Assistant

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Surgical Assistant in our CCD Operating Room at our Hyde Park location.

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, onsite opportunity.

• Provide direct surgical assistance under the supervision and direction of the attending surgeon.
• Prepare and identify specialized instruments, equipment, and supplies needed for surgical procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning, preparation, and draping.
• Provide tissue and organ retraction to maintain optimal surgical visualization.
• Assist with maintaining hemostasis using appropriate surgical techniques, including direct pressure, cauterization, and suture ligatures.
• Assist with incisions, trocar placement, and minimally invasive or robotic procedures as directed by the surgeon.
• Assist with clamping, ligating, and cutting tissue as appropriate.
• Assist with placement of surgical drains, tubes, and wound dressings.
• Support the surgical team with patient transfers, anesthesia-related activities, and emergency response when needed.
• Assist with the selection and display of surgical imaging during procedures.
• Perform additional surgical and perioperative duties within the scope of practice and under the direction of the attending surgeon.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia professionals, and other perioperative team members to support quality patient care.

• Completion of a formal Surgical Assistant educational or training program.
• Clinical education and training specific to surgical assisting responsibilities.
• Current Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certification through NBSTSA or Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) certification through NCCSA.
• Surgical Assistant licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, sterile technique, and surgical procedures.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operating room environment.

• Three to five years of experience in a clinical surgical specialty.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Experience supporting complex surgical procedures, including minimally invasive or robotic surgery.

• Location:
  
  UChicago Medicine - Hyde Park
• Department: CCD Operating Room / Perioperative Services
• Position Type:
  Full-Time, Regular
• FTE: 1.0
• Shift: Days
• Work Schedule:
  
  40 hours per week
• Work Location:
  
  Onsite