Certified First Assistant (CSFA) - OR

Lifepoint Health; Hickory, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

HSA

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center in North Carolina seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) for OR PRN coverage. You will support safe, efficient surgical procedures and position patients for optimal exposure.

Responsibilities include visualization of the operative site, tissue handling, hemostasis, and assisting with wound closure and drain management; prior OR experience and BLS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certification for Surgical Technology with NBSTSA; competency in at least 3 specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Positions patient to provide optimal exposure for the surgical procedure.
• Uses visualization techniques to expose operative site and assists with tissue handling, retraction, suction and irrigation.
• Assists with hemostasis, body plane closure, wound dressings and drainage systems.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology Certification (NBSTSA)

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) - OR

Schedule: PRN

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Frye Regional Medical Center, located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital, 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and more than 70 primary and specialty care providers.

Essential Functions

• Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
  
• Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
  
• Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
  Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems.

Non-Essential Functions

• Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
  
• Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
  
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Here at Frye,you choose your ownMedical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.
• HSA
• 401(K) retirement plan contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
• Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
• Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household.Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

Why join our team?

Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff.Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care.Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community.We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction.If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Licenses:

• Certification for Surgical Technology with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• Competent in at least 3 specialty areas.

EEOC Statement

\"Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.\"

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.