Certified First Assistant

Certified First Assist

At Willamette Valley Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Our team provides a broad range of services, including a Joint Replacement Institute, inpatient and outpatient surgical services, a Family Birthing Center, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Pulmonary and Therapy Services, and Oncology care through the H.R. Hoover MD Cancer Center. Here, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills, collaborate with a supportive team, and truly make a difference in patients' lives.

A Certified First Assist who excels in this role:

• Certified Surgical Tech-First Assist Provides direct assistance to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Positions patients to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment, when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate methods, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems.
• Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
• Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).
• Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Associate's Degree Preferred;
• Required License: Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Willamette Valley Medical Center is a 60-bed, acute-care, full-service facility committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. We are proudly accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized as a Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Servicesa testament to our dedication to clinical excellence.

Willamette Valley Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Willamette Valley Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.