Cardiovascular OR First Assistant: Skilled Surgical Partner

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga is seeking a Cardiovascular Surgical First Assistant to join our surgical services team. You will provide intra-operative support, assist the surgeon, and contribute to high-quality patient care across preoperative and immediate postoperative phases.

Applicable candidates hold CSTFA or college degree in health-related field with extensive first assisting experience, and possess BCLS/AHA certification. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Assistant or college degree in health related field with five years of first assisting experience
• CSTFA National Certification, AHA BCLS
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled assistance to the surgeon.
• Assists with individual operating room set up
• Assists with positioning, prepping and draping the patient.
• Communicates with the surgeon and health care team regarding patient's condition
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Education

College degree in health-related field

Job description

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga is seeking a Cardiovascular Surgical First Assistant to join our surgical services team. You will provide intra-operative support, assist the surgeon, and contribute to high-quality patient care across preoperative and immediate postoperative phases.

Applicable candidates hold CSTFA or college degree in health-related field with extensive first assisting experience, and possess BCLS/AHA certification. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.