Surgical First Assistant

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

16h

About The Position

Provides direct assistance to physicians in procedural areas using invasive and non-invasive techniques. The position performs surgical-assisting duties in accordance with state practice standards and professional guidelines, and supports Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests. It follows organizational policies and procedures and promotes compliance, safety, and high reliability. Work hours are 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; weekend work is required as needed. The role is full time at 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period).

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or higher required upon hire.
• One of the following certifications is required upon hire: CSA through the National Commission on Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA); CSA through the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA); or CSFA through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, in a stressful environment, and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, as determined by the organization, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate methods, including tissue and material manipulation, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
• Use appropriate techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assist with body-plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing drainage systems.
• Assist with patient positioning using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Perform duties in accordance with state practice standards and professional guidelines.
• Support the organization's mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follow policies and procedures; and act consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED