Surgical First Assistant

• *Your future role at a glance**
• *Location:** Kokomo, IN
• *Facility:** Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo
• *Department/Specialty:** Surgery
• *Schedule:** Rotating Shifts | Full Time
• *Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity**

Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

**Benefits that help you thrive**

• **Comprehensive health coverage:** medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• **Financial security & retirement:** employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• **Time to recharge:** pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• **Career growth:** Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• **Emotional well-being:** Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• **Family support:** parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• **Other benefits:** optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process._

**How you'll make an impact in this role**

Provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Position patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
• Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
• Assist in room clean up and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from OR room as needed at the completion of the surgical case.
• Participate as a surgical team member in the preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies.

**What minimum requirements you'll need**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

One or more of the following required:

• Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Surgical Assistant credentialed from the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

**_Equal employment opportunity employer_**

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