Surgical First Asst HR-Thoracic Surgery McHenry Full Time Days

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

**This is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week located at the McHenry clinic.  Schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00a-3:30p. DaVinci Robot certification is preferred.**

The Surgical First Asst HR reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

This position is a clinically competent Surgical Assist who works under the supervision of the surgeon in delivering safe and effective care to the patient during the intraoperative period.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively interacts with the patient and health care team members, while maintaining the Surgical Department standards.
• Assists the surgeon under the direction of the surgeon with the safe delivery of care during the intra-op phase of care.
• Assists the OR team with the set-up and take-down of the Operating Room prior to and at the end of the surgical case.
• Surgical Assistants with dual training/certification - SA/CST - will support the OR team in the role of CST when no SA assistance is needed.
• AA/EOE

Qualifications

Required:

• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program upon hire and receive Surgical Assistant Certification within 6 month of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card within 30 days of hire.

Preferred:

• Recent Hospital experience, 0-2 years, and/or previous practice experience.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.