Certified Surgical Assistant

Experience Required

3 - 5 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health Medical Group

Certified Surgical Assistant

Surgical Asst. Pool

St. Matthews area

Full Time/First Shift

The Surgical First Assist in general surgery assists the supervising surgeon(s) in the management of patients under the direct supervision of the surgeon(s). The Surgical First Assist works closely and assists the surgeon in providing quality, efficient and continuous and cost-effective care in the operating room as well as in the medical office setting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He or she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

Assist surgeon(s) in Intra-operative care -

First and second assist to the surgeon(s) in the operating room adhering to allsurgical standards including aseptic techniques and protocols.

Assist in preparation of patient for procedure.

Closure of incisions as delegated by the attending surgeon.

On-call availability for after-hours/weekend surgical cases

Assist surgeon in the medical office -

Provides assistance to the surgeon in the office setting including rooming patients, interviewing and documenting history and physical exam, post-op wound checks and suture removal.

Other office duties as requested or assigned by the surgeon(s) and/or practice manager.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

Licensed Surgical First Assist in good standing.

To be eligible for a certificate a person shall hold and maintain certification by one (1) of the following:

The National Surgical Assistant Association; or The Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologists

3-5 years' experience as Surgical First Assist in general surgery cases strongly preferred.

Certified Surgical Assistant, Surgery, RN-FA, Clinic, Medical Office

Work Experience

Education

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

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Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26101100