Job Title: Surgical Assistant
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Pay Rate: $52 to $55 per hour
Duration: 8-week contract
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Job Description:
We are seeking a Surgical Assistant to support surgeons during operations by assisting with patient positioning, anatomy identification, and visualization of the surgical site. This role requires strong technical skills and strict adherence to surgical protocols under direct supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
Position patients to optimize surgical access as directed by the surgeon.
Assist with exposure of the operative field using retractors, sponges, suction, irrigation, and tissue manipulation.
Handle suture materials and assist in wound closure using various techniques.
Administer postoperative local anesthetic injections as directed.
Select and apply wound dressings and secure drainage devices as needed.
Provide expert assistance on major surgical cases under surgeon supervision.
Stay updated on new surgical technologies and techniques relevant to specialty areas.
Required Skills & Experience:
Extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Excellent eye-hand coordination and stamina to stand for long periods.
Sound judgment and application of scientific principles.
Competency confirmed through hospital training or equivalent experience.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
4 years of general surgical experience, including two years in a specialty area.
Education & Certifications:
Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program OR
Foreign medical graduate with at least 3 years U.S. surgical assistance experience (case-by-case evaluation).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Preferred Certifications:
NSAA, CFA in AST, or RNFA certification from the National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC).