Certified Surgical First Assistant

21 hours ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States Catholic Health Initiatives Full time
About the Role

Catholic Health Initiatives is seeking a highly skilled Certified Surgical First Assistant to join our team at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Summary

The Certified Surgical First Assistant will work closely with physicians in the operating room, providing critical support during surgical procedures. This role requires a strong understanding of surgical techniques and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist physicians in surgery, performing tasks such as positioning patients, applying surgical antiseptic solutions, and draping patients in a sterile fashion.
  • Under physician supervision, may be expected to open and close surgical sites, harvest grafts, assist with hemostasis, dissect and remove tissue, insert devices, alter tissue, and perform other procedures as requested.
  • Provide assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue and applying appropriate wound dressings.
  • Under professional supervision, may be expected to perform specific significant tasks, including applying and removing splints/casts, placing foley catheters, and administering local anesthesia.
Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A graduate degree from an accredited surgical technology program.
  • Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist, Certification in Surgical Assisting, State Licensure, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • At least one year of surgical technician experience, with a preference for surgical assisting experience.
What We Offer

Catholic Health Initiatives offers a competitive salary of $44.19 per hour, as well as a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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