Certified First Assist - Outpatient Surgery Center
AdventHealth
Application
Details
Posted: 09-Feb-25
Location: Hendersonville, North Carolina
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: 25000448
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s 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.
The role you’ll contribute: Possesses the knowledge and technical skills to (1) serve as first assistant during surgery, (2) provide education and competency assessment and validation for surgical technicians when needed.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Possess knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and operative techniques related to the surgical specialty.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to use various surgical instruments and retractors.
Demonstrates knowledge of care of tissue and specimens. Identifies specimens to circulating nurse and scrubs.
Provides assistance to the surgeon during procedures, using protractors to provide exposure, providing hemostasis suturing, would dressing.
Prioritize cases and assign first assist(s) based on patient acuity and physician need
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Graduate from an accredited school of surgical technology required
National Certified Surgical First Assist certification required
Current American Heart BCLS certification 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.
At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.