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About this Thoracic Surgical Assistant role at Trinity Health

Trinity Health · Onsite · Loyola Medicine - Loyola University Medical Center

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's 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 1,500 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 who’s 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 you'll 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 you'll 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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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.

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About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org . You can also follow Trini

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