The Department of Surgery is seeking courtesy surgical assistants. Successful candidates would have primary affiliation with Etobicoke General Hospital and be part of the Etobicoke General assistant on-call roster. There would also be opportunities to assist at Brampton Civic Hospital (both elective and on-call). Prior surgical assisting experience is preferred but not required. Excellent communication skills and the desire to contribute in a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care are needed. Remuneration is fee-for-service supplemented by an on-call stipend when applicable.

Accountabilities:

• Managing instruments, retracting tissue, suctioning, suturing and cutting sutures
• Maintains a sterile field and anticipates the surgeon’s needs throughout the procedure
• Monitors the patient’s status and communicates concerns to the surgical team
• Operates or assists with specialized surgical equipment as needed