• Surgical Assistant Operating Room

    Trinity Health (Mishawaka, IN)


    Employment Type:

    Full time

    Shift:

    Day Shift

    Description:

    Surgical Assistant** **Operating Room

     

    Join Our Mission-Driven Surgical Team!

     

    Saint Joseph Health System is proud to offer Daily Pay.  Work Today, Get Paid Today!

     

    Why** **Saint** **Joseph Health System?

     

    At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly, or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

    What we offer:

    + Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment

    + 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)

    + Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)

    + Retirement savings account with employer match

    + Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays

    + Colleague well-being resources

    + No mandatory overtime

    + Employee referral incentive program

    + State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach

     

    As a **Surgical Assistant** , you will play a vital role in supporting surgical procedures and patient care for both operable and non-operable conditions. Working in alignment with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Saint Joseph Health System (SJHS), you will assist in the operating room and clinic, ensuring a safe, efficient, and compassionate experience for every patient. You will collaborate closely with physicians and the clinic medical home team to deliver high-quality care, maintain accurate documentation, and uphold safety standards.

     

    This role requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to teamwork. You will be responsible for preparing surgical rooms, assisting during procedures, conducting patient assessments, scheduling diagnostic tests, and ensuring compliance with safety and infection control protocols. Your ability to communicate effectively and work with patients of all ages is essential.

    What you will do:

    + Assistwith surgical procedures and room setup in both clinic and operating room settings

    + Conduct initial patient assessments, take vitals, and review medical history

    + Schedule diagnostic tests and obtain prior authorizations

    + Maintain and clean surgical instruments and supplies

    + Document patient care and collaborate with the clinic medical home team

    What you will need:

    + High School diploma or equivalent

    + Completion of an accredited Surgical Assisting or Physician Assistant program

    + Certification in Surgical Assisting or evidence of employment in the field prior to July 1, 2009

    + BLS certification (upon hire or within 60 days)

    + 2 years of operating room experience preferred

    + Proficiencyin electronic medical records and basic computer systems

     

    Our Commitment

     

    Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

    Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

     

    Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

     

    EOE including disability/veteran