Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

**Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus Available**

The Surgical Assistant functions as the first/second assist during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, expertise, education and competency verification.Functions as a member of the surgical team in room preparation, turnover, and facilitation of the daily surgery schedule.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology relating to surgical procedures.Displays ability to relate knowledge to assist the surgeon.Positions patient on the operating room table maintaining proper body alignment. Assists with providing the patient with a safe and supportive environment by demonstrating and understanding of patient rights, abuse and appropriate interventions and Advance Directives.
• Functions as a first/second assistant by providing exposure through correct use of instruments, retractors, suction, and sponging techniques as directed by the surgeon.Handling and dissecting tissues as directed by the surgeon.Clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points and ligating vessels as directed by the surgeon.Place drains and suture muscle, facia, subcutaneous and skin as direction by the surgeon.
• Serves as a resource to peers, colleagues, and others in relation to first/second assist activities.Demonstrates and promotes teamwork. Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as applicable.Use problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members. Promotes cost containment efforts.
• Maintains regulatory, credentialing and privileging requirements necessary for practice as a first assist.Participate in ongoing education and competency verification activities.Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

Schedule Requirements:

• Weekly On Call requirements with 30 minute response time
• Weekend Rotation

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Required Minimum Education: Vocational/Technical Degree

Specialty/Major: Graduate of a Surgical Assistant program or equivalent

Preferred Education: 4 year/Bachelors Degree 

Specialty/Major: Graduate of a Surgical Assistant program or equivalent 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated):

Required: BLS

Preferred: CST or CSA, CSFA, SA-C or equivalent certification 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 2 years of perioperative experience 

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com