First Assistant, Certified

Job Description

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier .

A Certified Surgical Tech (CST) First Assistant who excels in this role:

• Positions patient 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 method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
• Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis. Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems.

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:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Available for full and part time employees to further education.

What we're looking for- a dedicated individual with an understanding of patient care and a passion for the surgical environment. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a high-stakes, fast-paced setting, ensuring patient safety through meticulous attention to sterile technique and by assisting the surgical team with the highest level of professionalism and skill.

• High school diploma or equivalent Required
• Associate's Degree preferred
• Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting certification is required.
• Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire.

Maria Parham Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maria Parham 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.