Surgical Assistant
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Duration: Contract Assignment
Shift: Day Shift
Hours: To Be Discussed
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Surgical Assistant to support surgeons during operative procedures while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will possess strong anatomical knowledge, excellent technical skills, and the ability to function effectively in fast-paced surgical environments.
Responsibilities:
• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures by positioning patients and maintaining exposure of the operative site
• Provide operative field visualization through retractors, suctioning, sponging, tissue manipulation, and irrigation
• Assist with hemostasis techniques, wound closure, suturing, skin stapling, dressing application, and securing drainage systems
• Perform harvesting of veins, radial arteries, tendons, bone, skin, and assist with plastic closure procedures under surgeon supervision
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure compliance with infection control and operating room safety standards
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and surgical teams to support positive patient outcomes
• Stay updated on surgical technologies, specialty procedures, and clinical best practices
Requirements:
• Associate’s Degree in Surgical Assisting or completion of an accredited Surgical Assisting program required
• Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and surgical procedures required
• Strong eye-hand coordination and ability to stand for extended periods required
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills required
Preferred:
• Minimum 4 years of general surgical experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years of specialty surgical experience preferred
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.