What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified First Assist position at AdventHealth Hendersonville?
Job Details
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift : Day, four 10 hour shifts with scheduled call
Location: 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28792
The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Hendersonville
The role you'll contribute:
The Surgical First Assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. The Surgical First Assistant also performs pre-operative and post-operative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. These functions are performed during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Collaborates as part of the OR team to ensure efficient and timely room set up and turnover. Functions in the role of Surgical Scrub as needed for the department. Must maintain AdventHealth medical staff Allied Health privileges in good standing.
The value you'll bring to the team:
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Surgery
Organization: AdventHealth Hendersonville
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25018555
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
- $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift : Day, four 10 hour shifts with scheduled call
Location: 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28792
The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Hendersonville
- Convenient access, with locations across Western North Carolina
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Plentiful opportunities for outdoor adventurers, including hiking, zip lining and white-water rafting
- Historic towns and cities full of specialty shops, art galleries and unique restaurants
- Fresh produce available at farmers markets and U-picks
- Special events to enjoy in every season
The role you'll contribute:
The Surgical First Assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. The Surgical First Assistant also performs pre-operative and post-operative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. These functions are performed during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Collaborates as part of the OR team to ensure efficient and timely room set up and turnover. Functions in the role of Surgical Scrub as needed for the department. Must maintain AdventHealth medical staff Allied Health privileges in good standing.
The value you'll bring to the team:
- Utilizes physician preference cards to set up operating suites. May update cards appropriately, when instructed.
- Determines appropriate surgical equipment and supplies, based on physicians preference.
- Achieves temporary and permanent hemostasis by applying appropriate techniques.
- Assists with body plane closures, wound dressing applications, and securing drainage systems.
- Provides visualization for operative sites by applying appropriate methods, which includes tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suction, and irrigation.
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:
- High School Grad or Equivalent Required
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Cert Preferred And
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) Required Or
- Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) Required
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Surgery
Organization: AdventHealth Hendersonville
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25018555
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
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