Certified Surgical Assist

Baptist Healthcare System • New Albany, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed