Thoracic Surgical Assistant

Loyola Medicine a member of Trinity Health is a nationally ranked academic quaternary care system based in Chicagos western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center Gottlieb Memorial Hospital MacNeal Hospital as well as convenient locations offering primary care specialty care and immediate care services from more than 1500 physicians throughout Cook Will and DuPage counties. All three of our hospital sites are within a short commute from the city!

If you are a Surgical Assistant whos interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

What youll do:

Provides technical assistance under the direct supervision of the surgeon to assist in carrying out an operation with optimal results for the patient. Clinical skills performed will include positioning the patient preparing the skin endoscopic vein harvest and providing visualization of the operative site. Assists with hemostasis closure of body planes and selection and application of dressings and splints. Will also assist with thoracic organ procurement.

What youll need:

Minimum Qualifications

• High school Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
• Certification by the American Board of Surgical Assistants
• State of Illinois Surgical Assistant license
• Basic Life Support certification

Compensation:

Pay Range: $32.90-$57.06 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience qualifications education location licensure certification requirements and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

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