Surgical Assistant – OR

Carle Health

. Function as an integral part of the perioperative team and assist the surgeon .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUrbana • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $32 - $55 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in surgical assisting, including scrubbing duties, aseptic techniques, and knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Capable of operating sterilization units and providing age-specific care while adhering to safety and legal standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA)Operating Room Scrub ExperienceAseptic TechniquesAnatomy and Physiology KnowledgeBasic Life Support (BLS)

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Hard Skills

Scrubbing DutiesSurgical AssistingOperating Autoclave Sterilization UnitsPatient PositioningClosure Techniques

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Surgical EquipmentSterilization Units

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)Basic Life Support (BLS)Licensed Surgical Assistant

Industry Keywords

Perioperative TeamAsepsisPatient CareSurgical SetupRoom Turnover

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Function as an integral part of the perioperative team and assist the surgeon
Function as first or second surgical technician or second circulator under direct RN supervision
Apply aseptic principles to maintain a sterile environment during surgical setup and procedures
Assist with organization and coordination of supplies and equipment
Initiate appropriate intraoperative first-assisting behavior
Maintain a safe environment for patients, coworkers, and self
Apply knowledge of normal and pathologic anatomy and physiology
Perform scrubbing duties and teach scrubbing classes to medical students, residents, and other students
Perform preceptor duties
Charge for equipment and supplies
Assist nurses in planning patient care
Operate autoclave sterilization units
Assist with room turnover
Assist with patient positioning, suctioning, tying, camera holding, retracting, and closure of all skin layers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology, Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology, or experience in lieu of education
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) – National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA), or Licensed Surgical Assistant within 1 year – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) within 1 year – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
2+ years of operating room scrub experience
Knowledge of asepsis, anatomy and physiology, closure techniques, and surgical assisting
Ability to perform scrubbing duties, operate autoclave sterilization units, and assist with surgical equipment and supplies
Ability to provide age-specific care to obstetrical patients
Ability to comply with hospital safety, legal, and departmental policies and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Equal Opportunity Employer