Certified First Assistant — Impactful Surgical Support

Lifepoint Health®; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

LifePoint Health is seeking a Certified First Assistant to join Highpoint Health- Sumner in Tennessee. The CFA will assist surgeons during procedures, position patients for optimal exposure, and manage hemostasis and instrument handling. This full-time role requires clinical experience and certification.

You will work in a busy surgical setting, ensuring patient safety, preparing the operating room, and collaborating with the surgical team to deliver high-quality care to the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months Surgical Tech/First Assistant experience preferred.
• Graduate of a Surgical Tech or Surgical First Assistant Program required.
• Surgical First Assistant or Surgical Assistant Certification required; BLS through AHA current.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct assistance to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures within scope of practice
• 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 methods, 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
• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Determines specific equipment needed for the procedure and ensures safe operation prior to the surgical procedure
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery and continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery

Skills

Surgical first assistant

Surgical Tech

BLS (AHA)

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of Surgical Tech or Surgical First Assistant Program

Surgical First Assistant Certification

Job description

LifePoint Health is seeking a Certified First Assistant to join Highpoint Health- Sumner in Tennessee. The CFA will assist surgeons during procedures, position patients for optimal exposure, and manage hemostasis and instrument handling. This full-time role requires clinical experience and certification.

You will work in a busy surgical setting, ensuring patient safety, preparing the operating room, and collaborating with the surgical team to deliver high-quality care to the community.