Certified Surgical Assist

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 GroupCertified Surgical Assistant

Surgical Assistant Pool

St. Matthews area

Full Time | First Shift

The Certified Surgical Assistant provides direct support to the supervising surgeon(s) in the management and care of surgical patients. Working under the direct supervision of the surgeon(s), the Surgical First Assist collaborates closely with the surgical team to provide safe, high-quality, efficient, continuous, and cost-effective care in both the operating room and medical office setting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The following is a summary of the major functions of this position. Additional duties may be assigned, and specific responsibilities may change based on the needs of the department and practice.

Assist Surgeon(s) with Intraoperative Care

Serve as first and second assist to the surgeon(s) in the operating room while adhering to all surgical standards, including aseptic techniques and established protocols.

Assist with preparing patients for surgical procedures.

Perform incision closure as delegated by the attending surgeon.

Participate in on-call coverage for after-hours and weekend surgical cases.

Assist Surgeon(s) in the Medical Office

Assist the surgeon in the office setting, including rooming patients and obtaining and documenting medical histories and physical examinations.

Perform post-operative wound checks and suture removal.

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

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required

Must be a licensed Surgical First Assist in good standing.

Must hold and maintain certification through one of the following:

National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA); or

Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologists (LCC-ST).

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

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

R26105036