Surgical First Assist CDH OR Casual Rotating

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Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? Job Description 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. BLS within 30 days of hire. Preferred: Recent Hospital experience, 0-2 years, and/or previous practice experience. Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 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. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.