Surgical First Assist
Mequon, WIFull-time$33.06–46.1/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Job overview
The Surgical First Assist supports surgeons and the operating room team at Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee in Mequon. The role includes positioning patients, assisting with hemostasis and closure, preparing the surgical suite, and supporting room turnover. The schedule is rotating shift and full-time. A BLS Provider credential is required within 30 days of hire or transfer; a surgical assistant credential from NBSTSA is preferred.
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Your future role at a glance
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Location: Mequon, WI
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Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee
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Department: Surgery
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Schedule: Rotating Shift | Full-time
How you’ll make an impact in this role
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Optimize surgical site visibility and procedure efficiency by skillfully positioning patients, manipulating tissue, and utilizing advanced retraction, suctioning, and irrigation techniques while prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
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Support the primary surgeon during critical surgical phases by maintaining effective hemostasis and actively assisting with body plane closure, wound dressing application, and securing drainage systems.
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Prepare and equip the surgical suite according to surgeon preference cards, ensuring all specialized instruments, resources, and sterile supplies are in immediate readiness for every procedure.
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Maintain operating room turnover efficiency and safety standards by collaborating with the surgical team in room turnover, safe removal of case carts, and proper disposal of surgical materials.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
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Required Credential(s):
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BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
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Preferred Credential(s):
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Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Education
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Benefits that help you thrive
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Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
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Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
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Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
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Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
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Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
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Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
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Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.
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Min Salary: 33.06
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