Cardiovascular Surgical First Assistant

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

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Cardiovascular Surgical First Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician throughout the intra-operative phase, as well as contributing to the delivery of quality patient care by working with other surgical team members during the preoperative and immediate postoperative phases.

Essential Key Job 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.

Job Requirements

• Certified Surgical Assistant or college degree in health related field with five years of first assisting experience
• CSTFA National Certification, AHA BCLS
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, use of general patient care equipment, ability to adapt to changes in health care technology, demonstrates skilled assistance to the surgeon, credentialing through the medical staff