First Assistant, Certified

LifePoint Health • Gallatin, TN

95d

About The Position

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified First Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months Surgical Tech/First Assistant experience preferred.
• Graduate of a Surgical Tech or Surgical First Assistant Program required.
• Surgical First Assistant or Surgical Assistant Certification required.
• BLS required through AHA required to be current upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct assistance to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures within scope of practice.
• 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 methods, 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.
• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Determines specific equipment needed for the procedure and ensures safe operation prior to the surgical procedure.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery and continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree