Trinity Health
Location
Mishawaka, Indiana
The Surgical Assistant will actively adhere to organizational values and all relevant laws regarding patient health and safety while assisting with surgical procedures in the operating room and clinic. Responsibilities also include conducting initial patient assessments during office visits, scheduling diagnostic tests, documenting care provided, and acting as a committed member of the medical home team.
Candidates must have a high school diploma plus additional specific training, including two years of post-secondary education in an accredited Physician Assistant program or comparable training leading to accredited surgical assisting certification. Required experience includes independent leg vein harvesting preference, and BLS certification is mandatory upon hire or within 60 days.
Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment 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 What you will do: Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information. Assists with surgical procedures in operating room and in clinic Conducts initial assessment of patients during office visits. Schedules diagnostic test procedures as directed. Documents patient care provided. Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. Acts as a collaborating member of the clinic medical home team and is highly committed to a team construct. Adheres to all safety, infection control and employee health policies and procedures. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed. What you will need: Education: High school graduate with additional specific training. Two years post-secondary education in an accredited Physician Assistant program or comparable training that results in successful certification by an accredited organization in surgical assisting.
Certification in Surgical Assisting and/or can provide evidence of employment in the field prior to July 1, 2009. BLS certification required upon hire or able to obtain within 60 days.
Experience in independently harvesting leg veins preferred Apply today and help provide safe, life-changing care in our operating rooms! 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. 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 You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
