Surgical Assistant (Certified) – Operating Room
Advocate Condell Medical Center – Libertyville, IL
The Surgical Assistant serves as a First or Second Assistant to the surgeon during complex and routine surgical and invasive procedures. This role supports the surgical team through all phases of care, ensuring a safe, efficient, and patient-centered operating room environment.
Advocate Health is committed to helping people live well. As one of the nation’s leading health systems, we provide compassionate, high-quality care across the communities we serve. Our team members are empowered to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact every day.
Advocate Condell Medical Center is a full-service acute care hospital located in Libertyville, Illinois. The hospital provides a wide range of surgical and medical services and is known for its commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and a collaborative care environment. Team members work together across disciplines to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
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Provide first or second assist support for surgical procedures across all patient populations
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Prepare operating rooms by gathering supplies, instruments, and equipment
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Assist with patient positioning, transferring, prepping, and draping
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Anticipate surgeon needs and ensure all required instruments and supplies are available prior to incision
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Maintain sterile field and adhere to aseptic techniques
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Ensure all surgical equipment is available, functional, and ready for use
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Support training and onboarding of Surgical Technologists and new Surgical Assistants
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Participate in department initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and team-based projects
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Certified Surgical Assistant (or eligible to obtain certification within 30 days of hire)
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Current CPR certification
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High school diploma or equivalent required
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Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program preferred
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Previous operating room (OR) experience required
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Schedule: Monday through Friday 11:00 am to 7:30 pm; including rotating call and holiday call - 30 minute call time required
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FTE: Full Time
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On-call requirement: Yes
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Ability to work effectively in high-stress, fast-paced surgical environments
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Strong critical thinking and ability to respond quickly in emergencies
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Ability to adapt to changing clinical environments
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Understanding of aseptic technique and sterile field maintenance
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Ability to recognize and respond to the needs of diverse patient populations
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Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
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Patient lifting over 35 pounds requires assistance and/or use of equipment
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Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding work
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Exposure to body fluids, waste, chemicals, radiation, anesthesia gases, hazardous materials, and infectious diseases
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Participation in on-call rotation (nights, weekends, holidays) required
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Ability to respond to emergency situations and facility codes (e.g., fire, evacuation)
Demonstrates competency in care for patients of all ages, including:
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Pediatric
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Geriatric
Advocate Health is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.
