Surgical Assistant (CSA) - Operating Room + Department: Operating Room - CFH + Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area + Job Category: Allied Health + Employment Type: Full - Time + Job ID: 39211 + Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years + Education Required: Associates Degree + Shift: Day + Location: Urbana, IL + Usual Schedule: 4,10hr shifts/wk, 7a-5p + On Call Requirements: 6-7 shifts per month + Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital + Secondary Job Category: Allied Health + Weekend Requirements: On Call + Other Posting Information: $5,000 sign-on bonus and $2,500 relocation (for greater than 50 miles) -- External Applicants Only + Holiday Requirements: On Call Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Position Summary: The Surgical Assistant functions as an integral part of the perioperative team as the assistant to the surgeon. Functions when required as the first or second surgical technician or second circulator under the direct supervision of the RN. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or Certificate in Surgical Technology or Experience in Lieu of Education - Surgical Technician with five (5) years of relevant experience. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) Satisfactory completion of the hospital's surgical assistant training program or equivalent. within 1 year or Surgical Assistant License Illinois within 1 year or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) within 1 year. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Two (2) years of Operating Room scrubbing experience in at least five major services. Essential Functions: + Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment. Demonstrates competency in select technical and psychomotor skills, judgment and appropriate knowledge base. Provides age specific care to obstetrical patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the department. + Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost effective department. + Initiates appropriate intraoperative behavior unique to first assisting. + Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers and self. Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the hospital and unit level and established policies and procedures. + Applies knowledge of normal and pathologic anatomy and physiology. + Performs scrubbing duties as needed. + Performs preceptor duties. + Charges for equipment and supplies. + Assists nurse in planning patient care. + Effectively operates autoclave sterilization units + Assists in room turnover. + Applies principles of asepsis to maintain sterility during surgical set up and procedure + Knows anatomy and physiology + Assist with supplies, equipment, and positioning of patient for procedures + Knowledgeable of closure techniques and can perform closure of all layers of skin + Scrubbing duties to include classes for Medical Students, Residents, and other students. + Knowledgeable of assisting surgeons during procedure i.e. suctioning, tying, camera holding, retracting, etc. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.