First Assistant - PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Rome, GA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This PRN position supports the clinical needs of the Day Surgery Center at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center. The First Assistant plays a crucial role in surgical procedures, working under the direct supervision of the surgeon to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency.

Requirements

• Current CST certification or credentialing by LCC-ST as a Certified First Assistant
• Associate's degree in surgical technology or related health science field or 8 years of professional experience in First Assist role
• Completion of a Surgical Technology Program and Assisting Course
• Documentation of a minimum of 150 surgical cases within the defined specialty area
• Training obtained under preceptorship from surgeons

Nice To Haves

• NA

Responsibilities

• Selects supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assists in Operating Room team preparation for surgical procedures including room and equipment set up, checking supplies and equipment and opening sterile items.
• Establishes and maintains sterile field.
• Positions, preps and drapes the patient.
• Places urinary drainage catheter.
• Handles tissue.
• Provides exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning and sponging techniques under direct supervision of the surgeon.
• Passes needed instruments, sutures, supplies and other equipment.
• Sutures and staples subcutaneous tissue and skin.
• Provides hemostasis by clamping vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels and by other means as directly supervised by the surgeon.
• Injects local anesthesia as directed by the surgeon.
• Applies dressing.
• Inserts secondary trocars.
• Removes and applies casts and splints.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees