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SURGICAL ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED - SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!
CompanyPremier Health
LocationDayton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 31, 2026
About The Company
Based in Dayton, Ohio, Premier Health’s mission is We care. We teach. We innovate. We Serve. Home to the nation’s 31st largest hospital, the region’s only adult Level I trauma center and the largest locally based clinical laboratory, Premier Health continues to build upon a more than 130-year legacy of providing clinical excellence and compassionate care to friends and neighbors across Southwest Ohio. The health system offers award-winning care at five hospital sites: Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton with additional inpatient sites at Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville and Miami Valley Hospital North in Englewood; Atrium Medical Center in Middletown; and Upper Valley Medical Center in Miami County. In addition, Premier Health provides a comprehensive range of care choices at its eight emergency departments, eight Urgent Care locations, and more than 130 outpatient locations and affiliated primary care and specialty physician offices, as well as home health, mental health, and substance abuse services.
About the Role
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Surgical Assistant (SA) will be responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients based on established standards. The SA will collaborate with the surgeon in performing an operative procedure in a safe manner with optimal outcomes for the patient whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are potentially compromised. The SA provides assistance to other health care providers such as Registered Nurses, anesthesia staff, surgeons and other professionals. Additionally, the Surgical Assistant provides orient/training to new team members, participates in very complex cases, and actively participates in PI projects. SA works under the license and direct supervision of the surgeon. The SA will be responsible for knowledge and implementation of the mission, vision and values of Miami Valley Hospital. The SA will be responsible for maintaining continuing education.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Associate Degree
• Graduation from an accredited school of surgical assistant or Graduate of a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) surgical assistant program.
• Licensure: Not applicable
• Certification: Current CPR certification. Certified as a Surgical Assistant from a program accredited from the CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) required.
• Experience: Two years clinical experience as a Surgical Assistant preferred.
• Skills/Other:
• Must be willing to work with acutely ill patients, including emergency situations. Works independently as well as functioning as a team member.
• Reference of collaborating physician IF they have been in this role
The Surgical Assistant (SA) will be responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients based on established standards. The SA will collaborate with the surgeon in performing an operative procedure in a safe manner with optimal outcomes for the patient whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are potentially compromised. The SA provides assistance to other health care providers such as Registered Nurses, anesthesia staff, surgeons and other professionals. Additionally, the Surgical Assistant provides orient/training to new team members, participates in very complex cases, and actively participates in PI projects. SA works under the license and direct supervision of the surgeon. The SA will be responsible for knowledge and implementation of the mission, vision and values of Miami Valley Hospital. The SA will be responsible for maintaining continuing education.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Associate Degree
• Graduation from an accredited school of surgical assistant or Graduate of a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) surgical assistant program.
• Licensure: Not applicable
• Certification: Current CPR certification. Certified as a Surgical Assistant from a program accredited from the CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) required.
• Experience: Two years clinical experience as a Surgical Assistant preferred.
• Skills/Other:
• Must be willing to work with acutely ill patients, including emergency situations. Works independently as well as functioning as a team member.
• Reference of collaborating physician IF they have been in this role
Key Skills
Surgical AssistancePatient CareOperative ProceduresClinical TrainingPerformance ImprovementEmergency CareTeam CollaborationCPR
Categories
Healthcare
Benefits
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Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Surgical Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care by collaborating with surgeons during operative procedures to ensure safe and optimal outcomes. They also assist other healthcare professionals, train new team members, and participate in complex cases and performance improvement projects.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
4982
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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