Surgical Assistant

SURGICAL ASSISTANTS - AJAX/PICKERING & OSHAWA HOSPITALS

Join our team of full and part-time Surgical Assistants, providing support in Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, Urology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Non-Cardiac Thoracic Surgery and Plastic Surgery. After-hours coverage is also needed/preferred.

We have a strong, expanding surgical program with excellent ancillary support services. The Surgical Assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intra-operative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. S/he also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The Surgical Assistant performs duties under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policies and appropriate laws and regulations.

Qualified candidates must be familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within their field, and be eligible for licensure in Ontario. A minimum of 1 year of experience in a hospital surgical setting is preferred. Training and orientation will be provided for interested individuals.

Interested candidates are invited to send their curriculum vitae to:  Medical Affairs Office, Lakeridge Health.

Tel: 905-576-8711, ext. 33720. Fax: 905-721-4784. E-mail: mdcv@lh.ca

LH will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs.  If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact the Medical Affairs Office.