Surgical Assistant

Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:
Do you have the career opportunities you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Essentia Health as a Surgical Assistant! In this role you will get to: Under direct supervision and through training, provides safe and effective care to patients of all ages who are undergoing surgical procedures. Responsibilities and training include: Assisting in case and operating room preparation, patient positioning, and assisting surgeon with procedures as required; demonstrating organizational skills to ensure instrumentation, equipment, and supplies, etc. , are in place; maintaining availability for on-call rotation and emergency coverage; and maintaining current knowledge on surgical procedures and technology. May perform other designated technical care relative to specialty. Our benefits are exceptional and include: --- Health insurance --- Dental insurance --- Life and Accident Insurance --- 401K employer contribution --- Flexible Spending Account --- Tuition reimbursement --- Relocation reimbursement
Education Qualifications:Experience:
Experience as a Surgical Assistant or two years experience as an Operating Room/Surgical Tech. Graduate of an accredited program in Surgery Technology or Licensed Practical Nursing. Licensure/Certification Qualifications:Come work with us Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications for our Surgical Assistant openings.
Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.FTE
0.9
Shift Rotation
FTE Flex Day/Eve (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
Varies
Shift End Time
Varies
Weekends
Yes
Holidays
Yes
Call Obligation
Yes
Union
USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol. Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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