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Surgical Assistant for the Department of Surgical Services

American Addiction Centers·Park Ridge, Illinois

$36 - $53/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
·Posted 28 days ago
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About the role

Provide first or second assisting for surgical procedures, including tissue incision, retraction, and wound closure. Assist in patient preparation and the maintenance of a sterile operating room environment using aseptic techniques.

Department

37700 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Administration: Surgery

Status: Full time

Benefits: Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

This position supports surgeons in the MOR and/or ASC M-F (no holiday's, no weekends, no on-call). 7-330pm

Pay Range

$35.50 - $53.25

Major Responsibilities

Provide first or second assisting for specified surgical procedures as needed and assigned for patients of all ages. 1)Incises tissue. 2)Provides surgical field exposure by providing retraction. 3)Assists with maintaining a dry surgical field- hemostasis. 4)Clamps, cauterizes and/or ligates bleeders. 5)Assists with the identification of anatomical structures. 6)Utilizes surgical instruments for the purpose they were intended. 7)Assists with or performs wound closure. 8)Assists with or applies skin sutures, staples. 9)Assists with or applies dressings. Provide assistance in preparation for surgical procedures utilizing aseptic technique. 1)Assist with positioning of the surgical patient of all ages as directed by the circulating nurse. 2)Assist with patients of all ages with skin preparation, i.e., shave, scrub, painting per MD preference. 3)Insert Foley catheter when indicated. Provide assistance in preparation and maintenance of sterile O.R. environment utilizing aseptic techniques. 1)Performs surgical draping of incision site on patients of all ages. Ensure that appropriate equipment and supplies are available and functional for the O.R. suite. 1)Assists in the preparation of the O.R. suite for surgical procedure. 2)Report equipment repair needs to manager.

Licensure

  • Surgical
  • Technologist
  • OR
  • Education/Experience
  • Required: Certification as Surgical Assistant Minimum of 2 years experience as a
  • Surgical
  • Assistant
  • Knowledge,
  • Skills &
  • Abilities
  • Required:
  • Knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative technique related to the specific operative procedures in which the S. A. assists. Knowledge of emergency procedures and demonstrated proficiency. Ability to operate electrosurgical cautery machine to cauterize blood vessels. Highly effective verbal communication skills are required. Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs. CPR Certification Certification as
  • Surgical
  • Assistant
  • Physical
  • Requirements and
  • Working
  • Conditions:
  • Must be willing to work with exposures to body fluids, waste and chemicals, radiation, hazardous materials, anesthesia gases and life threatening diseases.
  • On-call availability (nights, weekends, holidays)
  • Rotating shifts
  • Flexibility to deal with changing environments.
  • Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
  • Work in a high stress situations.
  • Ability to respond to fire and other codes (e.g., v evacuate patients.)
  • This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards

benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

  • Compensation
  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

  • and more
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

Note

Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health [https://www.advocatehealth.org/] is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.

Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care [https://www.advocatehealth.com/] in Illinois; Atrium Health [https://atriumhealth.org/] in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care [https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/] in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine [https://school.wakehealth.edu/] serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Requirements

Requires certification as a Surgical Assistant and a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field. Must possess CPR certification and a strong knowledge of surgical anatomy and operative techniques.

  • professional certificate
  • Verbal Communication
  • Patient Care
  • CPR
  • Patient Positioning
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Sterile Environment Maintenance
  • Surgical Assisting
  • Hemostasis
  • Wound Closure
  • Surgical Draping
  • Anatomical Identification
  • Electrosurgical Cautery

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$36 - $53/hr
Location
Park Ridge, Illinois
Posted
Jun 30, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

American Addiction Centers

American Addiction Centers (AAC) is a nationwide network of treatment centers, offering a full continuum of care. We take a holistic approach to addiction treatment — by addressing each client as a whole person. We work to consider how factors such as an individual’s lifestyle,...

Salary listed on 3,708 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Illinois surgical assistant roles stay competitive

In Illinois, Surgical Assistant openings in Surgical Services are typically driven by ongoing operating room demand and the need for clinicians who can support procedures safely and efficiently. These roles are competitive because employers often look for certification, at least 2 years of experience, CPR certification, and strong surgical anatomy and operative technique knowledge. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification and experience match before applying.

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